Screech owl family – more pics!
The owl channel is playing 24/7 in our garden as the screech owl chicks grow more active. They are close to fledging, I think, and Mama and Papa Owl are kept busy night after night, bringing them tasty morsels of tree roaches, mice, moths, lizards, and whatever else they find for them.
Yesterday my daughter spotted Lucy (the red owl) and Desi (the gray) side-by-side in the ligustrum, which is unusual. Normally they roost in different trees.
They are such a handsome pair.
Just after dark this evening, I sat quietly on the deck and took photos of the chicks as they impatiently waited to be fed.
They bobbed eagerly in the doorway, jostling for position as their parents swooped in to feed them. My camera wasn’t fast enough, in the low light, to capture the flurry of the feedings.
Occasionally one got a bit testy. Typical sibling rivalry.
There’s a third owl in the box, but I only saw two at any one time. I hope the third managed to get a few bites to eat too!
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How I love them all. They look so cool, curious and cute! Nice pictures!
Thanks, Jade. They are charming creatures to observe. —Pam
You had the bird’s eye viewpoint for sure! Wonderful images. And I can see you in my mind’s eye on that lovely deck patiently watching the feeding frenzy!
The deck is the perfect height for all that. —Pam
I never tire of seeing these family photos. I can imagine everyones excitement. Your daughter takes pictures as good as you do.
Thank you, Lisa. She is an excellent photographer. 🙂 —Pam
Isn’t nature amazing?! I love how the owl camouflages to look like the tree. Amazing.
They do blend in very well, but the kids have sharp eyes and find them for me. —Pam
Love all your owl photos. I have an owl nesting box as well and am patiently awaiting my first peek of the owlets. What telephoto lens are you using to get so close? Great quality!
It’s a 70-300 mm Nikon lens. I’m glad you enjoyed the pics. —Pam