We have been trying to figure out what kind of prey was brought to the nest. It looks like it had raptor feet and white fuzz with a big Chateau Briand looking body. Mom came to the nest during the late afternoon and took it away. I just happened to be watching and caught it on video.



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These little tawny owls have stolen my heart -- especially this one:

I watched them this evening for a while as they hopped around, taking some selfies with the cam and generally being goofy. I agree R4, they do latch onto your emotions.

These two are about 1 month old now so they could fledge any time . I don't know if they'll come back to their nest to beg for food or whether when they leave that will be it. I tried to find some info on Tawnys but just found general info on them. I did learn that they fly when they leave and don't climb out like the Barred. They are both still there this morning so we'd better watch fast and enjoy them while we can.

http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/a...facts/tawny-owl

http://www.godsownclay.com/TawnyOwls/Art...e100days01.html

I couldn't help myself.

I'm going to miss these little cuties. Guess they're about ready to fledge. When that happens, "poof" they're gone?

Those stinkers were in there earlier today. I hear one of the parents as I'm watching that site now. Maybe they're telling those two to get their behinds back in the house.