Link to 2021 thread
Live stream: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/wildlife/webcams/barn-owl
As with the 2020 season, barn owls did not use the box for breeding in 2021, will this year be different?
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In answer to that question, yes!
9 eggs laid: Incubation period is 30-31 days
Hatches:
1st chick - 21.5.21 2nd chick - 23.5.22 3rd chick - 24.5.22 4th chick - 26.5.22 5th chick - 29.5.22 6th chick - 2.6.22 7th chick - ??? 8th chick - 5.6.22
Mum returned empty handed
Awh! thats a nice soft pillow, to rest my weary head Awh!!
The Tiddler
and she still tucking an egg in.
Aww, that pic showing mum with her 'pillow', so gorgeous!
Mum had popped out. I don't know if there was another hiding within the group on the right
She came back in shortly before this pic
I don't know when this prey was delivered
All very restless, is it because they're hungry? See that poor little one too beside the egg, hope it goes quickly!
Some footage
https://youtu.be/hHGfv3PLOyA
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
Morning all
According to char 'Two eyed Male' brought 4/5 pieces of prey at 06.20
devoured by all and Mum. Littleone gathered in for warmth by bigger sibling.
Morning Wendy and Kate. Thanks for the vid and this morning's update. I saw the pic on chat of the 'two eyed' male making a delivery - I think you know what I'm going to say without writing it...!
Pic copied over. Check out the white rectangular patch of feathers near the top of his wing and his eye doesn't look quite right
CHOL:):) Sandra.....
and a moment ago, sorting prey before settling them all down.