To update on this unexpected observation - the apparent smaller nestling has
not been seen for several days now. The larger fledglings seem to be in nearby
trees most of the time and the adults do not seem to be attending the nest any
more.
Thanks to everyone who offered feedback on the
Yes,
I have seen GHO's lay one egg every three days, and I have see them
weight up to and over a week or longer to lay a second or third egg.
It will be interesting to see what the parents do with the owlets when
the oldest owlets begin branching. But GHO's are very good parents for
the
I’ve not had experience with that happening for owls in the 10 years I have
been monitoring raptor nests for CPW. However, I have seen something similar
with kestrels in a nest box behind my house in Pueblo West. About 6 years ago,
3 young kestrels fledged from the box, one every other day as
Hi Cobirders,
I've been watching a Great Horned Owl nest near my house in Superior. The
nestlings are getting pretty big and starting to move out of the nest and onto
nearby branches. However, a couple nights ago I thought I saw a small fluffy
white head sticking up among the much bigger
