These night hunters take crows and turkeys off their roost and an occasional chicken out of the hen house. However, their main diet is the field mouse. Those of us living in the country appreciate their appetite for mice, as it is a constant battle keeping them out of home and barns on the farm.
In some Indian cultures the great horned owl was associated with death. Hearing the owl for several nights warned of a coming death. The Cherokee Indians placed owl feathers in water and bathed their children's eyes to keep them awake for all night ceremonies.
This particular owl is a great horned owl. They are the largest species in the area and migrate through the southeast during winter months. This drawing in pen and ink is available for $30.00 for a 6" by 8" print.
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