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Linda M

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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #30 on: February 19, 2022, 05:53:26 PM »

Of course it was a hawk; I guess I had owl on the brain, sorry!  Poor Mom; I hope the hawk stays away.

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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #31 on: February 21, 2022, 04:51:13 AM »

Owl daddy brings rat for family
Feb 21, 2022
She heard him and left the nest, he landed in nest just before she returned.  He brought her a rat. He hooted low, softly, even after he left nest he musta been nearby, hooting, he sounded very happy
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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #32 on: February 22, 2022, 02:17:45 PM »

Feb 22, 2022
Video of feeding
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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #33 on: February 24, 2022, 07:22:58 PM »

Screen cap from Savanna GHO bird cam evening of 2/24/22.

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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #34 on: February 25, 2022, 12:40:21 PM »

Feb 25, 2022
Owlet wont open its eyes for about 8 days
Cutest when it begins to explore nest
hatched Feb 19, 2022
So next couple days eyes should open

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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #35 on: February 27, 2022, 06:24:35 AM »

OWL FAMILY
February 27, 2022  Savannah Ga
I was able to capture Mom, Dad and Owletta just before sunup.
bcaw has a couple cute pics of Owletta




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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #36 on: March 03, 2022, 10:06:51 AM »

Nice morning.
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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #37 on: March 06, 2022, 03:19:48 PM »

Just saw this posted by Landings Bird Cam - Savanna; hoping that things will still turn out ok:

"Some of you have noticed that we haven't seen the male Great Horned Owl recently or any recent feedings of the owlet. Our partners at Cornell Lab of Ornithology has posted this info for the viewers of the Great Horned Owl cam:
'Advisory: Possible Issue at Owls' Nest'
For the first few weeks post-hatching, the majority of the food at a Great Horned Owl nest is provided by the male owl. Unfortunately, the male owl at the Savannah nest has not been heard or seen since March 2, and the last time the owlet has been seen eating was the morning of March 4.
It’s unclear whether the female owl will be able to catch enough prey to raise the owlet herself, but there are records of single-parent Great Horned Owl nests successfully fledging multiple owlets and we are hopeful that, if the male owl does not return, there could still be a successful nesting season.
We understand if viewers would prefer not to watch until the outcome is clearer. We will continue streaming from the site to discover what the future might hold for the Savannah Great Horned Owl nest."

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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #38 on: March 06, 2022, 03:43:21 PM »

March 6, 2022
I've wondered where he is - and why the pantry is empty.  He kept it full.
Female was gone a very long time this morning.
I remember the male loved to wait til his mate ate his gift before he flew up to a branch, and hooted bye bye.  They're a nicely mated pair.

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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #39 on: March 07, 2022, 03:40:21 AM »

DAD FEEDS OWLETTA
March 7, 2022  Its EXTREMELY RARE for the male to feed the young.  Not unheard of, I've seen it before.  I even saw the male try to feed the 3 eggs when the female was away.   ;D

About 8 pm March 6 while Mom was gone, Dad dropped off a mouse.  Owletta took it from him, tried to swallow it whole but she is too young still.  Dad flew off.  Hunting must be bad, wonder why.  When Mom returned, she fed baby.

4.30 am  Mom was gone 5 hours March 6 evening, back for a short time to warm and comfort baby, then left again.  I have seen her return twice - no prey.

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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #40 on: March 07, 2022, 06:05:22 AM »

DADs back
March 7, 2022
6.30 am  Dad brings mouse to branch where Mom is waiting.
She GRABS it and flies down to feed Owletta


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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #41 on: March 07, 2022, 09:01:29 AM »

I'm so very relieved that he is back.   

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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #42 on: March 08, 2022, 03:29:37 AM »

DAD FEEDS FROG
March 8, 2022
3.30 am  Dad arrives with what appears to be a frog - something small - Owletta took it and swallowed it whole, then begged confused Dad for more!  He stood there for awhile.

He saw she couldnt swallow his mouse yesterday, so brot something smaller.  HE LIKES seeing his gifts consumed.   :)
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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #43 on: March 10, 2022, 02:55:13 AM »

March 9
Late evening
Baby swallows mouse whole

 8)  DAYLIGHT TIME CHANGE SONDAY
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Re: Misc owls 2020 * Savannah Ga GHO 2022
« Reply #44 on: March 13, 2022, 03:37:09 AM »

March 13, 2022
Nearly midnight last nite Mom brot HUGE prey
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