Today the young owls were huddled together. In this photo, the one that left the nest early was looking at Grace (owl on right in picture), while the late arrival was more interested in me. I can’t seem to get near the early owl without it seeing me. The late arrival is a bit bigger and is usually interested in the tree and leaves of the tree, but not me – that is until it notices me. The early owl doesn’t let it’s sibling know about me however. It doesn’t try to nudge or otherwise inform its sibling of my presence.
These chicken chicks are another matter. As soon as one hears something “unusual” it will wake up the whole flock and if it’s really bad – the “shelter in place” croutching close to the ground and being very still… like when I start up my shop vac. Here, they are just enjoying a rest under the heat lamp.
