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My parent's Barn Owls

Started by Gary, January 06, 2011, 04:29:21 AM

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Gary

January 06, 2011, 04:29:21 AM
Hey all, thought I would share this with you.  I may have mentioned before that my parents have been trying for months to get some Barn Owls to nest in their yard.  Well, they finally purchased and built an owl box and posted it up.  It has recently become occupied by a couple of Barn Owl's.  And egg was just laid last night.  They have a live streaming web cam setup for you to see.  Check it out.  It's a really cool way to watch nature without disturbing it.  Enjoy!

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/jill-s-owl-box
Gary \m/
An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it will explain itself!

PPI Brian

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January 06, 2011, 04:41:31 AM
That's too cool, Gary. Thank you for the link. I love Barn Owls, so I will be sure to check back on them to see how they're doing.  :)
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan

PPI Tracy

#2
January 06, 2011, 10:26:47 AM
That is awesome, Gary!  I'm going to tune it. 

PPI Karl

#3
January 06, 2011, 12:32:39 PM
Amazing, Gary.  What a fascinating project!  I really enjoyed this.  Thanks for posting this!
If you want to end your misery, start enjoying it, because there's nothing the universe begrudges more than our enjoyment.

PPI Debra

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January 06, 2011, 01:03:42 PM
Quote from: PPI Karl on January 06, 2011, 12:32:39 PM
Amazing, Gary.  What a fascinating project!  I really enjoyed this.  Thanks for posting this!

Fascinating! I love owls. I think it's so cool that your parents are doing this. :-)
"If you're after gettin' the honey, don't go killin' all the bees." -Joe Strummer

PPI Brian

#5
January 28, 2011, 02:25:12 PM
Has Willow laid any eggs yet?
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan

Gary

#6
January 28, 2011, 02:36:31 PM
You can see them in the webcam.... there are 5-7 eggs right now!
Gary \m/
An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it will explain itself!

PPI Brian

#7
January 28, 2011, 03:10:55 PM
LOL! Every time I looked all I saw was an owl sitting very still. It's amazing she laid so many eggs. How long until they hatch?
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan

Gary

#8
January 28, 2011, 03:28:58 PM
I was talking to my mom the other day and I believe she said in a week or two.  I just sent an e-mail to confirm.  They have some much bigger plans for the next family that comes through.
Gary \m/
An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it will explain itself!

PPI Brian

#9
January 28, 2011, 03:38:09 PM
That's cool. I will be sure to check in more often.  :)
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan

PPI Brian

#10
March 04, 2011, 02:09:31 PM
I've been following the escapades of Bear Grylls and Willow and I'm amazed by the size of their growing family.  :)
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan

Gary

#11
March 04, 2011, 02:19:45 PM
Quote from: PPI Brian M on March 04, 2011, 02:09:31 PM
I've been following the escapades of Bear Grylls and Willow and I'm amazed by the size of their growing family.  :)

My parents and their owls have become celebrity's.  They have received so many hits and visitors from around the world.  It is really an awesome thing for my parents!  I'm glad you have enjoyed it.
Gary \m/
An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it will explain itself!

Gary

#12
April 09, 2011, 02:09:45 PM
Soo, all the babies have left the box, I think!!  My parents put up a new, bigger and much nicer box and they are already at it for another batch of eggs.  Lot's of cool photos at the blog!

http://www.bearandwillow.blogspot.com
Gary \m/
An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it will explain itself!

PPI Debra

#13
April 09, 2011, 02:26:10 PM
They are adorable!!!  :).
(And they help keep the rat and mice population down.)
"If you're after gettin' the honey, don't go killin' all the bees." -Joe Strummer

PPI Karl

#14
April 10, 2011, 12:35:46 PM
This has been a really cool project.  It must feel like having a little bit of National Geographic in the family. :)  I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the next one.
If you want to end your misery, start enjoying it, because there's nothing the universe begrudges more than our enjoyment.

PPI Brian

#15
April 10, 2011, 01:43:14 PM
That's absolutely amazing, Gary. Your mom and dad's owl box has helped them raise large clutches of owlets, which means lots more owls to eat the nasty rats and dreaded gophers. I was thinking about your family's owl box the other night when a barn owl flew low over my front porch. I was amazed becuase it so large and beautiful and it didn't make a sound as it flew. Owls are amazing creatures.  :)
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan
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