*** UPDATE: *** The 5 Owlets now range in age from 7 to 8 weeks. New, short videos are posted on our channel each week to allow viewers to observe the developmental changes that occur over time. The rate of growth is amazing.

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The Owlets have matured considerably over the past 2 weeks. They now look more like adult Owls than babies. The white fluff has largely been shed, exposing the developing flight feathers. The heart shaped faces are much more adult like. The oldest Owlet is beginning to work his way toward climbing out onto the deck. Mom will soon begin teaching the Owlets flight and hunting skills. She will supervise from a nearby perch and vocalize instructions, including warning of any approaching danger. During the night, the Owlets will also continue to receive food/prey from the parents. The Owlets return to the interior of the Owl House each night, before dawn, where they rest until the next evening and return to the deck. This process may continue for weeks.

Athena And Adonis' First Egg Hatched March 7th, And The Last Egg Hatched March 15th.

Located in a semirural north coastal region of San Diego County in California(PST), this recently erected Barn Owl house was first visited by owls, Athena and Adonis, on December 20, 2023. It is my hope to share the opportunity to observe a pair of Barn Owls during the reproductive season (typically January to June) as they court, bond, lay eggs and raise their young to the time of fledging (usually 1012 weeks after hatching). With the use of IR lighting, which is not visible to human or owl eyes, the Barn Owls can be observed 24 hours a day.
Eggs are generally laid one every 23 days, for a total of 46 eggs. Incubation period is typically 3132 days, with eggs hatching days apart consistent with when they were laid. Once eggs have been laid, the female will generally stay at the nest full time. The male will hunt Mice, Rats, and Rabbits to provide food for the female and babies. Barn Owls tend to be most active hunting after dusk and before dawn.
I hope you enjoy visiting the Barn Owl Couple, Athena and Adonis, as they create their new family.


** WARNING **
Nature can be cruel. Like many wildlife species, Barn Owls hunt, kill, and eat their prey. This may even include their own species at times.