So happy together

These Great Horned Owls appear as May's image in the Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society's 2023 fundraising calendar.

They are relatively rare here - less inclined to stay in town than their cousin, the barred owl. "Don't be fooled by the cute looks, though," Merrilee Prior writes, "these are tough birds who can be real bullies, taking on eagles, ravens and peregrine falcons and winning."

PROWLS rescued more than 520 animals so far this year, from tiny hummingbirds, to cranky eagles, baby raccoons and more.