In late February, a great horned owl fledgling was spotted on a fence at Sacramento State near Placer Hall.
The fledgling is just over five weeks old, according to instructional support technician Sam Curtis, who said there has been an active owl nest on campus since at least 2021.
Curtis emphasized the importance of maintaining a distance from wild animals such as owls in urban areas. Although most owls are nocturnal animals, Curtis said it’s not uncommon for a fledgling to be awake during the day…