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4/29/2014 7:46:28 PM had split screen, adding time from full “uncropped” pic.
now?
Missed food drop, got stuck on him!
Wow He is handsome!
For you Sara! It is NOCHE!!!
Oh no! It went off air at a time of great excitement. Luna screamed and clucked and Noche flew to the perch with an offering. He looked all around and flew away. Luna was very busy and then the picture disappeared.
Deer are early today. Maybe the cloudy skies and light rain has them out earlier than usual. They are getting harder to spot with the greenery coming in.
Last night, two deer came in close to the nest box, the rest were scattered, they walked out of view. Dog barks, the white tails were
high stepping it up and they ran towards the shed area into the trees.
All along, Luna never reacted at all. It was fantastic!
Most times they are far enough away, Luna may not hear them. Fun to see them come so close and see her turn her head listening. Imagine she hears the footsteps on the leaves occasionally.
The deer seem to have a pattern, near the shed area and around the “PM” on the time clock. Interesting to me was once they began to run, they were in a row, lined up.
Most frequently seen around 8pm. But today was an early treat.
After reading and listening to the link you sent , I think this was exactly what we have been hearing and seeing.
“Peeping is used by owlet from the time it penetrates the shell. Variations used for duration of nesting period. Alerts adults to stockpile food and tells female when chick is ready for help cracking shell. Similar to adult female chatter, but clearly made by owlet.”
I have watched a few but never a barred owl. Wonder if she was doing the equivalent of shaking a hard boiled egg in the pan to make it easier to shell. I was surprised that she seemed to have cleared all the nest material away so the eggs are on bare wood. Hope she moves again soon.
Sara, this is my first owl cam. I have not ever seen any bird of prey do that!
Have you noticed Luna is sort of “stomping” her feet? She’s done it a few times, last it was 11:52am.
Luna sits atop the eggs and once again appears to be attempting to help. Vibrating and turning the egg.Sounded as if she gently stomped her feet 3x in a row.
This is a closer look at the photo awaiting moderation.
I saw that too. Definitely something I hadn’t seen before. I hope it wasn’t wishful thinking but the egg looked like it might have a pip.
A good half minute or more, using her beak and foot, she was rolling the egg. Amazing!
In this photo, she has the egg under her chin.
Luna gently grabbed a hold of this egg and seems she was trying to help with the shell.
9:41am, Luna was talking to the eggs.
9:42am, A response. One loud chirp from an egg.
Very pretty chattering and the tender bonding events continue.
http://www.owlcam.com/soundlib/sound_lib.htm
Owl Sounds. Some are recognizable.
Egg #1 is 32 days today, Egg #2 is 29 days.
Barred owl incubation 28-33 days.
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Luna moves frenetically at times this morning – appears excited or agitated. At one point one egg was clearly visible, the second less so. Possible pip in egg further from the camera. Just don’t know for sure. Have to teach this morning. Keep watch.
Birds are very active around the nest box, although they sound more distant.
Woodpecker hammering away, geese honking, crows cawing. Who’s is missing? The bluejays and wrens.
In the last 5 minutes, quiet, too quiet. Noche? Other bird of prey?
She adjusted herself and one egg was exposed briefly, no visible pip yet.
Between very brief naps, Luna awakens suddenly as if she is hearing a “call” from an egg. She may also feel a slight vibration. Generally, this kind of behavior indicates that a hatch is near. Hope so.
Off he goes. Second food drop this evening!
It’s like he knows.
Luna tossed furry prey into the corner, she’s begun a cache of goodies may be.
Another food drop at 11:36 approx.
That pic I just added, if you look at the end/point of the egg, it appears darker. hmmm.
Pretty Luna, we never get enough of your pretty face. I keep thinking, what will it be like with owlets?!!! Another file folder filled.
Luna’s feathers and egg are eye catching! After this, she gave us a good long look at both eggs. Partial view, but long enough to get great pics and stare for a bit.