Screech owlets have flown the coop
The three screech owlets in our owl box fledged this week. We’ve spotted one of them in the crape myrtle — the red-hued Moltres, my daughter thinks. Its red coloring is more visible in the last photo below. (The other two chicks are named Articuno and Zapdos. Any Pokemon fans here?)
Perhaps we should have named him or her Longshanks. Look at those long, skinny legs.
The view from below — a little undignified, but I wanted to show you those talons.
I read somewhere that the parents will keep feeding the chicks outside the box for several weeks, and then they’ll be fully on their own. I wish them well! It’s been a joy to watch this family grow and thrive in our own back yard.
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I hope they return to nest in your garden again, producing the next generation of little owlets!
I hope so too!
How awesome! I’m glad all three made it out, and hopefully you’ll get to see more of them.
They’re probably off in the greenbelt behind our house, but maybe we’ll catch another glimpse or two. It sure has been fun!