MISC. GHO ~ 2019-2025

Ferenz · **Posted:** Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:57 pm

@ Bev, I slowed down to 0,25 to get the best...

bev. · **Posted:** Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:29 am

you did great Ferenz. from yours I could see she was not injured .

bev. · **Posted:** Fri Feb 25, 2022 12:34 pm

I have a nice video a few pictures that I will post later tonight. All is well

Shepherd · **Joined:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:10 pm **Posts:** 6067

Deb 25, 2022
Owlet wont open its eyes for about 8 days
Cutest when it begins to explore nest
hatched Feb 19, 2022

Hi gang

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bev. · **Posted:** Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:18 pm

shepherd

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:45 pm

today

Shepherd · **Joined:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:10 pm **Posts:** 6067

lil eyes starting to open

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SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

From earlier today on the Savanah GHO nest:

Landings Bird Cam - Savannah
9 hrs ·
Some of you have noticed that we haven't seen the male Great Horned Owl recently or any recent feedings of the owlet. Our partners at Cornell Lab of Ornithology has posted this info for the viewers of the Great Horned Owl cam:
"Advisory: Possible Issue at Owls' Nest"
For the first few weeks post-hatching, the majority of the food at a Great Horned Owl nest is provided by the male owl. Unfortunately, the male owl at the Savannah nest has not been heard or seen since March 2, and the last time the owlet has been seen eating was the morning of March 4.
It’s unclear whether the female owl will be able to catch enough prey to raise the owlet herself, but there are records of single-parent Great Horned Owl nests successfully fledging multiple owlets and we are hopeful that, if the male owl does not return, there could still be a successful nesting season.
We understand if viewers would prefer not to watch until the outcome is clearer. We will continue streaming from the site to discover what the future might hold for the Savannah Great Horned Owl nest."

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At the GHO nest, the Mom left while still some daylight to hunt. At 20:17 an adult (site debating if it was Dad) returned with a Cedar Waxwing for the owlet, then left. It worked and worked to swallow it whole, then about 20:45 it tore off a piece and swallowed. Still continued to try to swallow the rest, but so far has not. An adult returned to a branch above the nest at about 22:40.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

And at about 23:55 the GHO that was on the branch went down to the nest and when the prey was found, it was torn and fed to the owlet. This adult owl was much larger than the one who initially brought the prey in and dropped it in front of the owlet and left. Due to the size difference and behavior (Mom would not have dropped the prey in front of the owlet and left, only the males deliver prey, but do not do the feed) I believe the Dad is no longer MIA and it was he who delivered the prey to the nest.

Shepherd · **Joined:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:10 pm **Posts:** 6067

MISSING DAD
March 6, 2022
I've wondered where he is - and why the pantry is empty. He kept it full.
Female was gone a very long time this morning.
I remember the male loved to wait til his mate ate his gift before he flew up to a branch, and hooted bye bye. They're a nicely mated pair.

DAD FEEDS OWLETTA :biggrin:

March 7, 2022 Its EXTREMELY RARE for the male to feed the young. Not unheard of, I've seen it before. I even saw the male try to feed the 3 eggs when the female was away. ;D

About 8 pm March 6 while Mom was gone, Dad dropped off a mouse. Owletta took it from him, tried to swallow it whole but she is too young still. Dad flew off. Hunting must be bad, wonder why. When Mom returned, she fed baby.

4.30 am Mom was gone 5 hours March 6 evening, back for a short time to warm and comfort baby, then left again. I have seen her return twice - no prey.

* I changed this 3 times! I kept scrolling back and found it - got pics.
He appeared like a ghost and was gone - poof! Hard to find.
Males truly care about their young.

RRP
https://raptorresource.org/raptorresour ... ic=2683.30

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SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

Please read my 2 posts above.

Shepherd · **Joined:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:10 pm **Posts:** 6067

SWINWK wrote:

Please read my 2 posts above.

I did - thats why I kept scrolling back .. several times!
What a sweet Daddy - go see my pics

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SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

My "please read my 2 posts above" was not meant for you, but others. When I posted it, you did not have the part in your post about "Dad feeds owletta" and left it as if the Dad were still missing and the owlet had not been fed. I remember you even said something about the Mom returning a couple times without prey and leaving again without feeding the owlet. So you came back and heavily edited/added correct info and left me holding the bag. Next time, I'll hit the quote button and you'll be left holding the bag.. :teehee:

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

This is too gorgeous to not bring here for "all of time"! From the Savanah GHO FB captured this morning:

A family portrait!

bev. · **Posted:** Tue Mar 08, 2022 4:36 pm

been following closely .
April is a real trooper pulling all nighters to keep track. So happy here

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:11 pm

will try to post pictures this evening, but too cute for words. everything going well

bev. · **Posted:** Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:17 pm

The young owl at Savannah has branched . I follow it daily but have not had time to post. Such a great thing here both adults active here all the time

Shepherd · **Joined:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:10 pm **Posts:** 6067

April 8, 2022
O good, Owletta branched.
Seemed like a long time.

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Beth · **Posted:** Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:49 pm

Please post info-news-photos for 2023.
See page 1 for cam and nest info. Links will be updated as cams go live.

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:57 am

Please post info-news-photos for 2024.
See page 1 for cam and nest info.

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