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Family of owls in Nelson need respect and distance, expert says

A family of great horned owls recently emerged from their nest near human activities within Nelson city limits in spring 2025.
The owls likely chose the busy location due to the abundance of urban prey like rats, skunks, and other birds in Nelson.
Adult owls will spend the summer hunting and feeding their young, while teaching them to fly and hunt until late summer.
Joanne Siderius, a wildlife biologist, advises residents and dog owners to keep a safe distance from the owls, explaining that learning to hunt is a challenging skill for the young birds to master.
In the fall or winter, juvenile owls depart from their family area to establish their own territories, and Nelson’s small community size may support harmonious coexistence between owls and people.

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