Like expectant grandparents, we’ve been eagerly keeping an eye on our owl house for two months or so. We’ve had an owl watching us almost every day, and I even went so far as to complain about how she didn’t ever do anything except watch us every day.
Because she never seemed to move, we couldn’t really predict whether she had a baby in the box with her. We also never noticed a second owl around, no matter how hard we tried to search for it. We were starting to think we’d built a bachelor(ette) pad instead of an owl nursery.
As it turns out, our resident owl was, in fact, taking care of her young. Today we got our first real glimpse of her baby.
The little one was definitely skittish, so I took my time approaching it for its first photo op.
It’s already sporting some tufts. From what I’ve read, we should expect it to fledge fairly quickly.
Could there be another baby or two in the nesting box? Whoooo knows? But we’ll be on the lookout!
Mom is totally giving you the evil eye there! LOL baby owl is soooo cute!
that is too cool…
Landsakes, you are lucky! What a cool experience. I hope there are more inside!
How very cute is that little one…our momma robin is back so we are hopeful she will find some success with a second laying of eggs…
That is really exciting! What a great experience for you and your kiddos!
Oh, I remember that joy from last year! So happy for you. I bet there’s another one in there, don’t you? And no wonder Mama was hanging out in the hole all day — the babies were getting bigger and she needed some room!
This is so exciting! The parents have been cooking up something after all. We take 9 months. 🙂
Whoooo else could be in there?
How exciting and rewarding! Having the mom always peering out at you is cool enough, but now there’s at least one chick to do the same? Awesome!
How cool is that?! I hear screech owls and barred owls in my big oak trees at night. I think I need to put up some nest boxes. Great photos!
oh my gosh – how amazing!! The baby’s adorable!
Aww, how sweet! The kids must be thrilled! What a great experience!