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
Hiding behind Mum, before their day begins.
Can just see the tiny one's head at back middle, chat saying it ate most of a rodent last night
Edit: This rodent a bit much to swallow
https://youtu.be/o5eYKj4A5EQ
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
We are divided CHOL:):)
All snugly in corner waiting for breakfast. Looks a pile in top left corner, and not sure what is front left.
and re assurance still Four.
Front left looks like bit of broken shell to me Kate! All looking contented so hopefully had some food https://youtu.be/tCbkIHaCCJc
All change, Mum feeding the smallest & herself whilst the others are shouting, wish we had sound!
https://youtu.be/d-YdLuK4-4Y
Biggest owlet stands tall
Growing fast.
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
I dont think it ate it, so looks as though it's saying " If I cant eat it, no one else will" CHOL:):)
Is this the same tough prey as yesterday? Giggy carrysit around, but does not consume.
Smallest still surviving.