In touch with the world ... at home on the High Plains
HPPR Environment

Growing on the High Plains: Great Horned Owl

High Plains Public Radio | By Skip Mancini
Published May 16, 2019 at 10:44 AM CDT
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Email

Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio

Knock knock. (Who's there?) Hoo. (Hoo who?) Looks like there's an owl on the prowl! And there certainly is, today on Growing on the High Plains. I thought we could take a peek (through binoculars) at some of my favorite neighbors. Nestled in their custom abode, anchored to one of our treetops, you'll often find Ollie and Owlberta. I'm talking about our pals, the Great Horned Owls, living in our yard. Hear the story of their comings and goings, hoots and barks, and their fuzzy little family.

HPPR Environmentgreat horned owlowlsGrowing on the High Plains
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Email
Skip Mancini
Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.
See stories by Skip Mancini
  1. New book gives bird’s-eye view of the secrets and lore surrounding owls
  2. Growing On The High Plains: Much Ado And Adieu, Azalea
  3. Growing on the High Plains: Lovely Lavender
  4. Growing On The High Plains: House Plants For Health Care
  5. Growing On The High Plains: Lincoln Center—This Summer