Looks that only a Mother could love--Update on Barn Owlets in southern Kansas
Jun 4, 2023 17:09:13 #
In a recent check on my Barn Owl nesting box, I documented these 4 owlets and an egg. It is interesting to note from the photo that owls have “asynchronous” hatching. The adults begin incubating the eggs in the order they were laid. Thus, the young may vary greatly in their size and ages.
Jun 4, 2023 17:18:36 #
Barn Owl wrote:
In a recent check on my Barn Owl nesting box, I documented these 4 owlets and an egg. It is interesting to note from the photo that owls have “asynchronous” hatching. The adults begin incubating the eggs in the order they were laid. Thus, the young may vary greatly in their size and ages.
Jun 4, 2023 17:23:32 #
Jun 4, 2023 17:25:24 #
Barn Owl wrote:
In a recent check on my Barn Owl nesting box, I documented these 4 owlets and an egg. It is interesting to note from the photo that owls have “asynchronous” hatching. The adults begin incubating the eggs in the order they were laid. Thus, the young may vary greatly in their size and ages.
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Jun 4, 2023 17:50:36 #
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Jun 4, 2023 18:10:48 #
Jun 4, 2023 19:02:12 #
Barn Owl wrote:
In a recent check on my Barn Owl nesting box, I documented these 4 owlets and an egg. It is interesting to note from the photo that owls have “asynchronous” hatching. The adults begin incubating the eggs in the order they were laid. Thus, the young may vary greatly in their size and ages.
Jun 4, 2023 19:18:38 #
Jun 4, 2023 19:58:19 #
Barn Owl wrote:
In a recent check on my Barn Owl nesting box, I documented these 4 owlets and an egg. It is interesting to note from the photo that owls have “asynchronous” hatching. The adults begin incubating the eggs in the order they were laid. Thus, the young may vary greatly in their size and ages.
That is really interesting! I hope you keep us posted. I have an eagle cam in my area I enjoy watching so I bet I would enjoy seeing these guys grow up!
Jun 4, 2023 20:58:52 #
Jun 5, 2023 07:32:48 #
Retired CPO, Have enjoyed the kind reviews from this post. I restrict checking on the owlets because I do not want to create any undo stress on the predators. Other factors include the age calendar catching up to me so I can't facilitate the necessary travel time and physical requirements. I have included a climbing harness, always wear goggles, a breathing mask, my climbing helmet, and use protective slings. In my younger years, I would also band the owlets but now I just do visual and photo documentations.
Jun 5, 2023 07:35:50 #
UTMike, Thanks for your interest. You might note the message I posted to Retired CPO. Best to you and yours.
Jun 5, 2023 07:37:03 #
Jun 5, 2023 08:09:13 #
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