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
Morning
One finds some prey and plays with it, little one in next scap ,at the back.( sorry not clear but did not want to retry , and the miss scap Doh!
Can't see that rodent now
https://youtu.be/7-pBh3x8rYk
2013 photos & vids here
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Look how tall I am now!!!!!!
Someone on chat questioned if the one lying down (as shown in your vid, Wendy) was ok.
All 4 waiting for a food drop (one is between the two standing)
WendyBartter said:Not really surprised as it did a pretty convincing impression of breathing it's last! Lol
I think I mentioned the other day , that anyone new to watching, may become alarmed at some of the angles, they lay around.CHOL:):)
Look as if all in position to pounce on any prey delivery
What a mixed viewing. Thought this was a new species invasion.(bottoms up) CHOL:):)
and love how this one alllows the younger to lean against it. Awh!!!!
Not found the four very lively since last night, maybe the heat making them drowsy?
https://youtu.be/WLcIdhH8kMM
Do hope they are getting enough food!