The great horned owl is a common owl throughout the Palouse, often seen perched on electric poles outside of town. Its range is much more widespread, though, with eBird.org data showing it to be found...

Poem by Isabelle Busch Flaming yellow eyes deliver a piercing stare, Fluffed, horn-like tufts at the ready to flare. A sharp beak emits a threatening hiss, What kind of frightening creature...