The owlets have left the nest but haven't officially fledged.
gwr
Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.
The owlets will "Branch Hop" before they fledge. They will move from branch to branch and tree to tree. They get their first taste of gravity which can be comical.
Starting to climb the tree
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Loosing its balance, hugging the tree
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Biting a vine trying to keep it's balance
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The vine snapped, it can be seen in it's mouth. Owlet looking to mom for help but none is coming.
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It landed safely. Only about a 6 foot drop. Immediately started climbing again.
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Success!! I had total faith in you buddy!!
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gwr wrote:
The owlets will "Branch Hop" before they fledge. They will move from branch to branch and tree to tree. They get their first taste of gravity which can be comical.
Very good series. Hurray for baby owl
gwr
Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.
kpmac wrote:
Wonderful series.
Thank you very much. I appreciate you looking and commenting. Gary
gwr
Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.
Mrsmoses wrote:
Beautiful!!
Thank you very much. Gary
gwr
Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.
RickL wrote:
Very good series. Hurray for baby owl
Thank you very much Rick. I was cheering too! Gary
Fabulous photos, Gary. These are just awesome!!
gwr
Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.
Linda From Maine wrote:
Fabulous photos, Gary. These are just awesome!!
Thank you very much Linda. I'm really glad you saw them. Gary
gwr wrote:
Thank you very much Linda. I'm really glad you saw them. Gary
And I sent the link to a friend and a family member
Sylvias
Loc: North Yorkshire England
gwr
Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.
Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed them. Gary
gwr wrote:
The owlets will "Branch Hop" before they fledge. They will move from branch to branch and tree to tree. They get their first taste of gravity which can be comical.
Adorable and well captured series gwr!
gwr
Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.
photophile wrote:
Adorable and well captured series gwr!
Thank you very much Karin. Im very happy that you liked them Gary
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