Beak counting....

The littlest owlet is getting more food than we are seeing. I've decided not to worry about it anymore.

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Now that the little one's eyes are open it's making up for lost time on getting food. I'm beginning to feel kinda sorry for the bigger owlets now. LOL!

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Published on May 28, 2017 by Polo

one of the older owlets goes exploring around the back of the nest tree then ends up on the ground and is exploring there now - not all fledges are planned this is normal for owls but it will be just fine parents will continue taking care and instinct will kick in for owlet and it will try to get higher up as the day progresses

CamOp Kat Mod • 2 hours ago

UPDATE

We heard from ORI just now.

The chick that fell from the nest is the oldest and largest. He was directly under the camera in a very tall tree. He was recovered from his spot and returned to the nest with his siblings. He'll probably leave again...

While ORI was there, they checked out all the chicks and weighed and banded them. They are all healthy and will probably also leave the nest soon to branch out to the surrounding trees.

Mom was in the tree watching the whole time. ORI sent me this pic to show you. Dad flew in too with a food delivery. The parents did not attack Denver or his helpers. They will post pics and video soon.

One of the chicks is in the "Side Room" (crack in the tree) staying cool. Please continue to post pics with date, time and time zone, so everyone can enjoy their progress.
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No sooner than the cam people rescued the jumper and put it back in the nest, another one - or maybe the same one - crawled back down into the crevice. ROFL! I think they are fighting a losing battle trying to keep all 4 owlets together. Will it jump?
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All of the owlets have fledged days ago. One was found dead in a field. At least two of the remaining owlets are active in the trees, flying and climbing about. Two of them are frequently seen together. Here they are at a place where I have seen a food delivery, waiting and calling for breakfast. The second shot is no "kissing scene." Each owlet eagerly preens away any tidbits of food on the face and chest of his sibling.