Link address ... https://www.essexwt.org.uk/protecting-wildlife/wildlife-webcams/barn-owl-webcam
See the new big picture (many thanks Sandra for info)
All we need now are some Owls!
2013 photos & vids here
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22:39 Checked to find both in
22:47 His under feathers appear quite damp
22:58 Mating
23:01 She came to the front of the box
23:04 She preened his head
23:26 Another mating
Goodnight
Longish vid which incorporates much of that action Sandra ... thought it would be instructional in showing male from female! Lol
Could scarcely believe what I was seeing tonight!!!! Logged on to male mating @ 23.24, then again, then again, quick preen & out @ 23.29 .. amazing!!!
As you say Wendy 'Amazing; I was beginning to wonder if, we would see them return this year, will it be a late lay/hatch I wonder.... Time will tell..... Thank you.
One still there this morning Yay!
Male does at least bring her food in payment ... she made short work of it!!
A catch-up with BHF ... think this is the female (?)
Seen plenty of mating since & female spends long times in the box but shows no sign of preparing a nest or adopting a laying position .............. yet!!
Will leave vid to show how rampant this male is ... shame he forgot the prey first time!!