TO LEAVE OR NOT TO LEAVE THE NEST, THAT IS THE QUESTION

Barn Owl, Trabuco Canyon, CA, USA - Both owlets are still around the nest, even though they are now flying well. While they are capable of catching their own prey, they still continue to beg their parents throughout the night for food. They continue to roost periodically in the tree, although they are comfortable enough to roost outside of it. Check the cam during the day and you might catch a glimpse of one.

Little Owl, Netherlands - It's been a tough spring for the Little Owls. They had 4 owlets hatch and only one has survived. I can see why it would be a little reluctant to leave the nest.


Looking out into the big world.

White Stork, Bornheim Sportsplex Nest, Germany - One stork has left the nest and the other 3 do leave the nest for periods of time, but still continue to come back.


The parents still continue to come to the nest. The stork in the front is one of the parents - adult storks have orange beaks and legs. While the young's legs have turned from black to orange, their beaks are still black, making it possible to distinguish between parents and storklets.