Wild Visitor

I was alone in the deserted Snow Bear lodge, but I thought I heard someone moving around, and on the assumption it was the landlord, I went looking for him.  Instead I found this golden-eyed beauty perched on the rear balcony.A brief web search indicates that this is a Great Horned Owl, though if any informed strigiphiles care to correct me, they are welcome.The owl made to fly away as I rounded the corner, but as soon as he realized I wasn't advancing on him, he settled down and settled for ...