The great horned owl is the most common owl of the Americas ... Monogamous pairs have one to five eggs (two is typical), both the male and female incubate, and the male also hunts for food.

Either way, chances are a great horned owl is the culprit ... Shortly after mating, the female lays two round, white eggs. Incubation takes about 26-30 days. The first chick hatches about 24-48 ...

Minnesota is home to a number of owl species, including the barred, screech and great horned owls ... owl was willing to hoot his distinctive "Who cooks for you?" call, but only from his perch.