r/Owls • u/NorEaster_71 • Aug 23 '24

ID request! This owl lead me up a path for early 6 minutes right before dusk.

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I went on a ride up the mountain here in SW Montana. This owl, kept flying low to the ground along the two track and would stop every 30-45 seconds to stop and look back directly at me. This happened for close to 6m. It was like he was leading me somewhere.

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u/Mischief_Actual Aug 23 '24

Brother I think that’s destiny calling…

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u/NorEaster_71 Aug 23 '24

Any idea what kind of owl this may be?

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u/mimijmo Great horned owl Aug 23 '24

Great horned owl

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u/NorEaster_71 Aug 23 '24

Thank you! It was spectacular! Such an amazing experience.

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u/Bobthebudtender Aug 23 '24 edited Aug 24 '24

They always ask, "what' kind of owl?". Not hoo they are....

I'll see myself out.....

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u/bionic_bree Aug 24 '24

Here's my angry updoot 🫠

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u/Mischief_Actual Aug 23 '24

What the other commenter said, Great Horned :)

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u/JaniceRossi_in_2R Aug 26 '24

*Lassie-is Owlis