We have eggs! 6 of them! The last egg was laid on January 31st, so we could have an owlet any day now.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
NESTING OWLS
Barn Owl - Starr Ranch Sanctuary, CA - This pair of owls have a nice comfy home in a eucalyptus tree on the sanctuary in Trabuco Canyon. Apparently this cavity in the tree has been used by Barn Owls for years.
We have eggs! 6 of them! The last egg was laid on January 31st, so we could have an owlet any day now.
We have eggs! 6 of them! The last egg was laid on January 31st, so we could have an owlet any day now.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
EMPTY NEST
Allen's Hummingbird - Orange County, CA - Our little feathered friend has flown the coop! ;) Today he took his flight out into the big world!! Here are some parting shots of him. Stay safe little hummer!
A bird always has to be on the lookout!
Preening is a very important job! Birds preen in order to repair, groom, waterproof and condition feathers and also to remove parasites! Whew..now you know why it seems as if a bird is always preening when you see them - it's a big job!!
This little one has all his flight feathers in - looking pretty spiffy!
A bird always has to be on the lookout!
Preening is a very important job! Birds preen in order to repair, groom, waterproof and condition feathers and also to remove parasites! Whew..now you know why it seems as if a bird is always preening when you see them - it's a big job!!
This little one has all his flight feathers in - looking pretty spiffy!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
CLOSE TO FLEDGING
Allen's Hummingbird, Orange County, CA - This little one is 24 days old today - it won't be long before he fledges. Most of the other hummingbirds seem to have fledged in about 25 days from hatching.
Looking quite grown up.
How can you tell that Mom is in the vicinity? ;)
Ah, food delivery!
Looking quite grown up.
How can you tell that Mom is in the vicinity? ;)
Ah, food delivery!
Monday, February 2, 2009
LITTLE WINGS
While the feathers are developing nicely, so are the little wings.
Once you have feathers, it is a busy job to take care of them!
Once you have feathers, it is a busy job to take care of them!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
PINNIES
Our little hummingbird is starting to develop a lot of nice "pinnies" or "pin feathers" or, in layman's terms, developing feathers.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
LONE CHICK
The other egg didn't hatch, leaving this chick the lone survivor
Check out the little leg!
Mom is always a welcome sight!
Check out the little leg!
Mom is always a welcome sight!
Monday, January 19, 2009
NESTING SEASON IS UPON US!
Nesting season is upon us once again. It is a bit early where I live, but in warmer places, some birds are starting to set up house again. Our fine feathered Allen's Hummingbird in Orange County, CA rang in the new year with two eggs. On January 16th, one of her eggs hatched. I am not sure if the other one will hatch or not, as it is now 3 days later, but let's wait and see.
Monday, July 28, 2008
AMAZING OSPREYS
Osprey, Finland - In this picture, you can clearly see the difference between the adult and the young osprey. The young osprey are probably as big as their parents at this point, but you can still distinguish them by the white markings on their back.
3 healthy looking chicks
A little bit of a family squabble
The youngest one is still quite small compared to its 2 older siblings.
Family portrait
Stretching the wings
A really big stretch!
I am amazed at the massive wing span!
The osprey's wing span ranges from 1.8 to 3.3 meters!
3 healthy looking chicks
A little bit of a family squabble
The youngest one is still quite small compared to its 2 older siblings.
Family portrait
Stretching the wings
A really big stretch!
I am amazed at the massive wing span!
The osprey's wing span ranges from 1.8 to 3.3 meters!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
HANGING AROUND THE NEST
Sea Eagle, Norway - The eaglets are now going on 13 weeks old! From what I have read on the main site, the nesting ledge is quite large and well vegetated, so if the nest is empty, it is possible that they are exploring or hiding in the vegetation. They are also able to fly and will make short trips, but they will hang around the nest and are dependent on their parents for another 5 - 6 weeks after fledging.
Giving the wings a good stretch!
A rare sighting these days - both eaglets in the nest together!
White Stork, Vetschau, Germany, UK - On July 20th, both storks fledged. However, Apoll and Finja continue to hang around close to the nest, with their parents nearby, watching over their young from afar.
Word from the Stork Center is that Apoll and Finja seem a bit hesitant to fly to the fields where the white storks congregate and feed. They continue to hang around the stork center and take little flights around the roofs. The parents have been seen feeding them as well, although they need to learn how to search for food on their own soon!
White Stork, Bornheim (Nest #2), Germany, UK - Slowly but surely, these storklets have left the nest. This capture was taken around the 19th of July.
Down to 2 storks by the 21st of July.
One is the loneliest number - by July 26th, a lone stork was spotted in the nest.
Giving the wings a good stretch!
A rare sighting these days - both eaglets in the nest together!
White Stork, Vetschau, Germany, UK - On July 20th, both storks fledged. However, Apoll and Finja continue to hang around close to the nest, with their parents nearby, watching over their young from afar.
Word from the Stork Center is that Apoll and Finja seem a bit hesitant to fly to the fields where the white storks congregate and feed. They continue to hang around the stork center and take little flights around the roofs. The parents have been seen feeding them as well, although they need to learn how to search for food on their own soon!
White Stork, Bornheim (Nest #2), Germany, UK - Slowly but surely, these storklets have left the nest. This capture was taken around the 19th of July.
Down to 2 storks by the 21st of July.
One is the loneliest number - by July 26th, a lone stork was spotted in the nest.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
OOPS-A-DAISY!
Bald Eagle, Delta, BC, Canada - One day you're resting in the nest with your sibling, enjoying all that life has to offer.
Flapping your wings, preparing for the big day when you leave the nest.
However, the nest is quite small for two growing eaglets...
...and suddenly you are falling out of the tree!
You call for help, but nobody answers you.
All you can do is look over the edge to make sure that your sibling is okay.
The poor little eaglet seemed quite distressed after its sibling fell from the tree. She called and called and I guess the parents weren't close by at the time. Fortunately, the eaglet was rescued the next morning by O.W.L., a rescue/rehabilitation center in Delta, B.C. He was a little on the skinny side and his feathers were a little pale in color. He could fly, but was unable to get any height to get back up to the nest. They will be putting him in a flight cage with other eagles and released in a couple of weeks when he is ready to be on his own.
Flapping your wings, preparing for the big day when you leave the nest.
However, the nest is quite small for two growing eaglets...
...and suddenly you are falling out of the tree!
You call for help, but nobody answers you.
All you can do is look over the edge to make sure that your sibling is okay.
The poor little eaglet seemed quite distressed after its sibling fell from the tree. She called and called and I guess the parents weren't close by at the time. Fortunately, the eaglet was rescued the next morning by O.W.L., a rescue/rehabilitation center in Delta, B.C. He was a little on the skinny side and his feathers were a little pale in color. He could fly, but was unable to get any height to get back up to the nest. They will be putting him in a flight cage with other eagles and released in a couple of weeks when he is ready to be on his own.
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