Mel, Sydney and Their First Clutch of Six - The Barn Owls of Oceanside,California
Monday, April 18, 2011
ChocoMare for RodentiaNet–
As wings strengthen, 4 owlets have now ventured out to dine al Fresco at the Owl-Roof Inn & Porch. Menu offerings included 20 assorted gophers, voles & rats!
ChocoMare for RNN Fledge Watch: Mattie took her first flyabout at 5:48am, while Dundee, Joey & Bindi worked on their roof pouncing, flappercize and Peg Perching techniques. All 6 back home.
ChocoMare for RNN Fledge Watch: Mattie took her first flyabout at 5:48am, while Dundee, Joey & Bindi worked on their roof pouncing, flappercize and Peg Perching techniques. All 6 back home.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Update for 4/17/11:
Joey flew all the way over to the palm tree, then climbed to the very top - 20 mins later flew to the ground, climbed a eucalyptus tree, then flew 30 feet to the box roof
As of today 4/17/11:
Matilda 60 days; Dundee 58; Bindi 57; Joey 55; Barbie 52; Dinky 51– Average fledge starts between 55-65 days of age. Usual 1st flight @65 to 75 days. Adult Owl @Day 80.
Last night's excitement:
10 treats: shredding on porch and roof of treats; 4 step out & Joey took first flight at 11:59 PDT, & Joey was the last owlet in at 6:00 AM PDT
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