The Great Horned Owlet I rescued two nights ago is doing fine. Even after last night’s 37F low temperature, the little owl is still very alert and tracking well. Getting the youngster back up into the nest tree was difficult, but the right action. Given the bird was still so very young, it was not able to branch, climb or make short flights. After an assessment that there were no injuries, some assistance was required. It is also obvious that the parents are definitely feeding the owlet at night. There is lots of poop present!
Here are three images of the owlet’s family from over the past two days. In the first photo its sibling seems to be wondering … where is Fuzz Ball? While in the second and third pics Momma Owl stands guard (sunset and sunrise pics). Crow attacks are common.
The other owlet
Sunset Guard Duty
Sunrise Guard Duty
While I have not had much time to get anywhere else birding as Fuzz Ball has been my focus, three days ago I made a quick trip up to Sax-Zim Bog (Gray Jay / Canada Jay), and I found a Common Merganser couple had moved into Lester River now that the current has slowed way down.
Thanks for the update! Good to know all is well.
have they fed little fuzz ball yet? or have you seen them looking at him?
Feeding always happens well after dark, but when I did some nest enhancements this morning it was obvious the owlet was getting fed given the amount of “whitewash” present.
Fingers crossed that all continues to go well! Fuzz ball was very lucky to fall out on your watch.