Barn Owl, Audubon California - Starr Ranch. 2011
Congratulations The Little One, Mom and Dad!
Was waiting and watching them through (Finnish) night.
At 04:00 CET both were home and enjoyed the calm night.
At 04:00 CET both were home and enjoyed the calm night.
Mr. Owl is sleeping the doorway and in front of the camera, he looks so tired... last night was probably busy, brought a pretty big rabit in.
At home are now 4 Baby Owletts.
Baby Owls... at least 5!
Resting.
Lunch Time.
Resting.
Lunch Time.
The whole family - Mom, Dad, 6 Babys and 1 Egg - at home.
Dad snoozing in the doorway, cannot see hatchlings this time.
Facebook Message from 22 Feb 2011:
Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary Starr Ranch Barn Owls. 7 chicks, all hatched. The one with its butt at bottom of pile facing you is the littlest one. So far, so good...
Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary Starr Ranch Barn Owls. 7 chicks, all hatched. The one with its butt at bottom of pile facing you is the littlest one. So far, so good...
Last night:
Mom feeds the Tiny.
Still almost fully covered!
Mom feeds the Tiny.
Still almost fully covered!
Outside Mom's wings!
A Rodent going downstairs!
Almost there!
A Rodent going downstairs!
Almost there!
It has been long time since here... 4 owls - no, it's 5! - growing in the cavity, both parents are hunting. Read in local chat, there had been three deliveries in 30 minutes while ago - they are taken good care.
A couple days ago pic: See 3 little owl on the table, and each has its own roast faces.
Today: Next time my turn!!
A couple days ago pic: See 3 little owl on the table, and each has its own roast faces.
Today: Next time my turn!!
Hello, here are flown!
Don't yet know, how many of them.
Two rasping and waiting for a meal inside the cavity. The youngest have to make his way.
Don't yet know, how many of them.
Two rasping and waiting for a meal inside the cavity. The youngest have to make his way.
Morning has broken and the nature of Starr Ranch is full of music! All returned - time of snoozing.