Ok finally the Owls

Sophia was the first out of the box and the following is a video just after Hootie brought lunch.

So Friday morning 2 of the owlets had already left the nest box. The only one left was Rose. She was not at all willing to leave the box area.

It really didn't matter how much coaxing that Hootie did she still would not leave. Here you can see she even went back to the box opening. At one point she even went back into the box and Hootie climbed back in and pushed her out. It was something that we have not seen before in the 3 other years we have had owlets.


Hootie would come to the perch and wander back and forth flapping her wings. Here she tried flying to a nearby branch and coaxing Rose out...to no avail.


I was sitting and watching and I think Hootie thought I was too close, in case Rose decided to get brave. She flew right at me and landed about 20 feet away from me and gave a little warning hoot. I moved back a few feet carefully.


Rose was content to spend the day on the perch and spent much of that time walking back and forth and stretching and flapping her wings. Don't you love those legs??



I located Blanch in a tree overhead. I couldn't believe that she was just hanging there. Somehow she was supported by her wings and her legs were dangling.


Here you can see Rose still sitting near the box and the sign we have in the driveway.


Here is a short video of how the day was going with Rose.



Early in the afternoon I was able to find Blanch in the tree right over the driveway. I love the color contrast in this picture. And come on how cute is this owlet??!!!

I will leave you today with this shot. They are so fluffy. Of course on Friday night we have rain and wind and cooler temps. Why else would the babies leave the nest. Seems like every year right after they come out we have that kind of weather so we have to wonder about what is happening.
Well enough for now. I will let you know how things progressed on Saturday and Sunday in the next blog. Thanks for listening!!