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
Hi Sandra & Kate, the one at rear in this footage has leg ring pushed up high, you can just see it dropping down as it stands up
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
Hi Wendy and Kate, I've emailed EWT, and attached links to the vids and pics that have been posted on here, and raised an urgent concern. I have asked, while the owlets are still in the box, if the ringer can go back to check the rings as we don't know whether there are more with a loose one. I've marked it as urgent due to the fact that the owlets could fledge at any time.
Edit: I've just had an automated reply stating that my 'query' will be answered within 3 days.
I've had a reply from Lauren at EWT (13:47).
Hi Sandra,
Thank you to you and the other ladies from the forum who have raised concerns about this. I have flagged it with our Blue House Farm conservation team and will find out what we can do to resolve this.
Best wishes,
Lauren Cosson
Communications Officer
Essex Wildlife Trust
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I've sent a reply thanking her. Fingers crossed!
That was nice to see a quick response, and not three days.
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
Yes it was Mike! Let's hope something can be arranged so that the BOs' rings can be checked.
17.19 Just seen all the leg rings bar the one in back left corner, all ok at mo
17.34 Front right leg ring looks much looser to me
Edit: 17.51 & all gone out now!
Just before they flew