Great Horned Owl, Montana Live Cam

A live webcam broadcasts in real time from a Great Horned Owl nest located in western Montana, USA, near the Ninepipes Nature Reserve, where these majestic owls return to nest annually. The Great Horned Owl is celebrated for its imposing presence, characterized by a haunting call, striking yellow eyes, and distinctive tufts resembling horns. These ear-like projections have earned the species its nickname, "great horned." The Great Horned Owl boasts a varied diet, primarily consisting of birds and mammals. Their prey range includes small rodents like mice and gophers, as well as larger animals such as hares, geese, and rabbits. Additionally, they have been known to hunt bats, skunks, prairie dogs, marmots, squirrels, crows, hawks, pigeons, starlings, grebes, ducks, and even porcupines. Their diet can also encompass insects, reptiles, invertebrates, fish, and occasionally carrion.