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
Unusual to see the markings/ feathers under and around the facial disc
Four young owlets, standing in a row
They seem to like that back wall
Heat is building
https://youtu.be/je9RGZOQ4yQ
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
WendyBartter said:
Not knowing the layout of the nestbox, but my thoughts for that would be along the lines of the right ambient temperature along with keeping access to the nestbox clear, possibly from predation, and to allow easy parental access with food.
But I could be totally wrong, but I am still learning.....
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
Mike whatever! CHOL:):) The Box is not that big....
a different stance
and wandering
Morning all
A few of this morning and one Tail markings clearly visible ( so necessary for Sandra to obtain Ob' in years to come CHOL:):)
SunnyKate2 said:
As the old saying goes: "Never work with children or animals"
Some really cute expressions & amazing head movements
I have seen quite a number of very clear tail markings, can we tell if male or female at this early age?
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Lol, Kate, I'll bookmark your post! Hahaha!