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It’s that time again :) Tawny Owletts

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It’s with great excitement I share these pictures. We’ve had tawny owls nesting for several years now, none last year but when we cleaned the nest box out this winter there were two perfect eggs.
I looked up this morning and certainly they hadn’t emerged, they are very early this year. There are two babies but after dashing for the camera only one visible.

Here’s where they are, can you see my insect hotel in the middle in the background, the nest box is above that high in the ash tree.

Soooo exciting.

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wooh hoo that is wonderful news. We have tawny's that rest in the beech tree but they don't nest with us sadly.
they look such a fright don't they.

30 Apr, 2019

 

Gosh they are something special!

30 Apr, 2019

 

How thrilling. They are really lovely. Lucky you ,I have never seen an owlet.

30 Apr, 2019

 

Oh Dawn I'm so pleased for you ,I remember John making the owl box and the excitement when the first eggs hatched they will always come back to you,It's their home :o) x

30 Apr, 2019

 

I always laugh when I see them Dawn..they look so comically grumpy don't they? Love them.....you are so lucky to have them..but you know that. :)

30 Apr, 2019

 

Brilliant, it's looking down its 'nose' at you.

30 Apr, 2019

 

Awe so cute he s got that look who be you lol. Congratulations

30 Apr, 2019

 

Thanks everyone. They do look grumpy lol, spotted the Mum nearby in a pine tree on guard. Amy it's about 11 years since John built the box! I was so shocked today to see them as it's usually the end of May.

30 Apr, 2019

 

They are cute, grumpy looking & potentially vicious but that's a cracking job helping out wildlife?!

30 Apr, 2019

 

A wonderful sight,Dawn,I adore owls,and this one is so cute..How lucky to have these in your garden..they must certainly feel safe living there...

1 May, 2019

 

Agree Sandra - so beautiful,bless it.

1 May, 2019

 

How wonderful! that's such a confirmation of your work... they came and raised a family! Yay!!!

1 May, 2019

 

Thanks everyone, there are three babies!
We’ve had about six broods over the years :)

1 May, 2019

 

Wow! It must be a lovely sight Dawn! You are very lucky x

1 May, 2019

 

Thanks Kate, yes we feel very privileged :-)

1 May, 2019

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