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March 21, 2008
OWL: Two eggs now (with video)
I awoke early this morning to find two screech eggs and a dead little critter.
Since it was almost dawn, I realized Mrs. Ace might be returning soon.
She did. She looked into the box, hopped in, made a little drumming call, then flew out again.
The video takes about a minute and a half.
Sorry, no flashy mandolin music by the amazing Hunger Mountain Boys this time around.
6 comments
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Well I just put up two owl boxes in January. I just love the Ace family. I did hear a screech owl in the fall of 2007 but not since. But we also have a barred owl or two in the area. Also had my yard certified with the National Wildlife Federation last year. I hope we can get the owls to nest in our boxes. It may take time, but I will enjoy the Ace family while waiting for my special family.
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We shall see, but we will not count or name our owlets before they hatch…
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This is way ‘two-o-o-o’ exciting for us.
Now we need a contest for naming the babies.
sally t. -
This is way ‘two-o-o-o’ exciting for us.
Now we need a contest for naming the babies.
sally t. -
The video was fantastic! What a lovely way to start the day.
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Oh my goodness, that was so cool. Thanks for taking the time to post it. I love that we can see what she was doing just a few hours ago. Also, hearing the morning sounds of the nearby Celery Farm in the background is almost just as enjoyable!
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6 comments
Kim Jeffries
Well I just put up two owl boxes in January. I just love the Ace family. I did hear a screech owl in the fall of 2007 but not since. But we also have a barred owl or two in the area. Also had my yard certified with the National Wildlife Federation last year. I hope we can get the owls to nest in our boxes. It may take time, but I will enjoy the Ace family while waiting for my special family.
jim wright
We shall see, but we will not count or name our owlets before they hatch…
🙂
sally teschon
This is way ‘two-o-o-o’ exciting for us.
Now we need a contest for naming the babies.
sally t.
sally teschon
This is way ‘two-o-o-o’ exciting for us.
Now we need a contest for naming the babies.
sally t.
Carol Dickman
The video was fantastic! What a lovely way to start the day.
Diana & Jeff
Oh my goodness, that was so cool. Thanks for taking the time to post it. I love that we can see what she was doing just a few hours ago. Also, hearing the morning sounds of the nearby Celery Farm in the background is almost just as enjoyable!