MISC OTHER OWLS-2009/2010

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

Here's a photo... She looks quite sweet ...

... she has beautiful markings which the high definition cam clearly shows :grin:

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

It's very cool for the time of year in Italy (18°C + rain in Rome, 16° + rain in Milan and snow in the mountains) so the nocturnal Scops Owl is keeping herself and her brood warm while she sleeps:

The chicks are growing rapidly and they already spill out from under her wings :-)

- she looks as though she's floating on a soft white cloud...

Thanks to Simaghe from the Italian forum for the pic.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63607

Great pics, Warbler...I looked in on her the other night...obviously, only found the owlets..mom must have been out hunting? She is beautiful...

kittenface · **Posted:** Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:21 pm

The markings remind me of the bark on a tree

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

You're right KF!

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

KF 'Bark' was one of the names suggested for the male! :wink:

Now I think it may be one for the chicks. Here they are without Mum - they're getting big and look well-fed :grin:

kittenface · **Posted:** Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:04 am

What a great name for the little cutie

kittenface · **Posted:** Sat Jun 26, 2010 2:21 am

Oh at those faces that tilted head on the big one jusr melted my heart :cloudnine:

LeeLee · **Joined:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:54 pm **Posts:** 471

Hi all. Checked in on SWR site this am and saw this view. Not sure but I think it doesnt look good? Did something happen to one of the chicks or the parent? Their pages have to be translated. Didnt see anything commenting on view though.

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

I've translated the page but they don't make any comment about problems - rather, they're very happy because all three young owls have fledged. They say that it may take some time before they become fully independent and leave the area but that's all. The message is also an "Arriverderci to next year" message, thanking everyone for their support.

Catbird · **Posted:** Sat Jun 26, 2010 7:57 am

I'm always passing this nest on my way to look in on the Italian kestrels, so this morning I decided to take a look...

What a cute family of owls! And I love the bark (oops, I mean feathers) of the adult...such a unique pattern.

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

Beth · **Posted:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 6:35 pm

I am so behind with all the Owls this year so thanks for all the coverage and
photos...

One Scops Owl left in the nest and what a cutie!!

kittenface · **Posted:** Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:28 am

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skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63607

I stumbled across these cuties... Another "owl in a planter. Johannesburg, South Africa. Streaming with sound.

Some Info here:

AND...they have their very own blog...and a very good one too...

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

What a wonderful site. Thanks so much for finding it SGB! :leaves:

Catbird · **Posted:** Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:20 am

Warbler wrote:

What a wonderful site. Thanks so much for finding it SGB! :leaves:

I agree! These owls are sooooo cute . . .

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63607

That's a great pic, Catbird...

They are so cute...and very quiet. I would never get anything done if these guys were on my balcony!!

Sorry about the bottom ad...took me forever to find the "x" to close it out!!!

catwoman · **Posted:** Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:31 am

Very cute--thanks for sharing these links with us, SGB! :pumpbounce:

catwoman · **Posted:** Sun Oct 17, 2010 11:37 am

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