It sure seems that way, doesn't it? An invasion! I know we have Great Horned Owls...we have woods...and we have photos I cautiously took of her 3 babies in the back yard years ago while Mommy, who was not very big at all, watched us. Our whole yard is covered by a gorgeous canopy of huge granddaddy oak trees...so much so, hardly anything grows due to the deep shade. I have been cautious of predatory birds in the trees when taking Brody and Mia outside. They were on leads, too. Regardless, when you see that first one, it's still really spooky. I probably overreacted...lol I wish I knew what was going on with all the wild critters...hawks, etc. We have hawks, eagles, ospreys and owls. Not a happy thought having a predatory bird possibly hunting your Yorkie babies. I didn't see the owl well in the dark through the tree branches...not well enough to identify it by sight, and had to make sure about what kind it was by researching the call I heard. But, I really do believe it was a Great Horned Owl...no idea what size...but due to the deep, throaty sound, possibly a good sized one. I have been even more watchful since...knowing there is at least one that close by. |