The young owls are certainly growing quickly. Both parents are bringing food to the nest and Mama Hoo is spending less time with them. The weather has been cooler than usual for this time of year but does not seem to have affected their progress. A few days ago, these two owlets were banded by a group of dedicated volunteers. Despite our intrusion, the parents … Continue reading HooCam S8 E6 Banded
Papa Hoo starts stockpiling food in the nest a couple days before the first one hatches. Mama Hoo gets a bit antsy and finally the first egg hatches. Papa Hoo continues to bring her food. The second egg hatches. All is well in Hooville. Continue reading HooCam S8 E5 Two Owlets
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 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
In the following video, we have collected some clips over the past couple of weeks of the owl family nesting in one of our buildings. We thought we should share them with you. If you can identify the foot she ingests at about 27:00, please let us know. Continue reading HooCam S4 E4 Half an Hour in HooVille
We needed something we had stored in this building and somehow, the HooCam got knocked and was pointed at the ceiling, so I had to go straighten it up and check the nest. Continue reading A Pair for the Win [HooCam S4 E3]
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