These owlets got their bracelets this week! Big thank you to this bunch – Karla Bloem (International Owl Center, Houston, MN), Dick Clegg (who previously banded owls in our barrel), Martin Gerard (SK bander extraordinaire), Al (Birdman) Smith and their local assistant, Tanner Stevens. They did a great job and the owls hardly seemed phased by the commotion. Click to learn more about banding. Continue reading HooCam S7 E7 Banding
The owls have been busy this week. I really enjoy watching this awesome mom! Happy Mother’s Day! Continue reading HooCam S7 E6 Leg Work
There have been many changes this week. As her babies grow, the need for more food increases and Mama Hoo spends less time at the nest. Both she and Papa Hoo are bringing treats for their young. Although we only saw Papa Hoo bring one meal, Mama Hoo seems tireless in her job to feed the babies. The eldest has started hopping in the nest … Continue reading HooCam S7E4 Antics
This great horned owl family has been amazing this past week. We saved some of the highlights and put together this video for you Continue reading HooCam S7E3 Amazing Growth
In this last 7 days, the eggs have all hatched. The first on Easter Sunday, then the next on Wednesday, then the last today, Sunday April 16, 2023. So they are about 3-4 days apart which is really a lot when you look at them. Even the one she punctured hatched successfully, thank goodness. Continue reading HooCam S7E2 Owlets Hatch
We noticed this week as the snow was melting that Papa Hoo brought about six meals per night to Mama Hoo. She stayed on the nest most of the time welcoming his meals while keeping the eggs warm in this unseasonably long winter. Then, last night, she didn’t eat it. We think she has begun a stockpile for the owlets when they hatch. The food will tenderize in the nest until the young find them. At the end of the video, as Mama Hoo leaves the nest, she inadvertently pierces one egg in her haste to fly away. Continue reading HooCam S7E1 Eggs in a Row
Richard mentioned that he thought he’d seen the aurora out the north window. I looked out and sure enough it was! I changed the lens, changed settings, grabbed my tripod and headed out to turn off the yard light. Continue reading 20220828 Aurora Borealis
We were happy to hear they were setting off fireworks for July 1 Canada Day celebrations at Dunnet Regional Park. We could see a lion face in this one. A cat with arms up. A flower. A palm tree. Of course, the colours were beautiful and before we knew it, it was all over. Thanks to everyone who made this happen. Continue reading Dunnet Fireworks 2022
We were pleased this spring to see Mama Hoo had laid two eggs in the same barrel nest in our quonset. We set up the cameras and enjoyed watching this pair. Some of this year’s highlights include a drop-in visit from a sparrow, Mama Hoo uses careful balance returning to the nest, Papa Hoo brings a meal, dream-hooting, and of course, an uninvited guest stays … Continue reading HooCam S6 In an Eggshell
We have checked them a few times and Mama Hoo is never far away. I think she is calling them to the trees, but they are still unable to fly. Soon, my pretties… Continue reading HooCam S4 E5 Empty Nest
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