I was amazed yesterday afternoon when I discovered that my owlets had not been welcomed into the Northland while I was down in Costa Rica. I thought I had seen some fluff just before heading south, but I was obviously mistaken. When the sun finally warmed the Boreal Forest around 3 pm yesterday, I saw my first fluff ball! The owlet did not stay out long (only a few minutes) before heading back under Mom. I could tell the chhick’s eyes were not yet open which happens about 9 days after hatching. (See Cornell GHO Nesting Timeline). The photos of the parents were taken about 30 minutes before sunset when the yellow orb made an appearance. Sadly, the owlets decided the cold wind off Lake Superior meant they stayed under Mom.

Momma Owl

Poppa Owl

Junior! (I have no clue yet as to the number of owlets)