Plant Pot Owl

Thanks WS. It may be down for good or possibly just not streaming at the moment for some reason. I thought we would have another couple of weeks of the owlets still being around but maybe they have now been chased off by their parents.

littlewid-x-

Tried getting on the Web Cam this morning, but no luck
WS

Iv'e just checked as well WS and still no luck. I am now thinking it has been taken down because the owlets have flown completely but I will have another check tomorrow just incase.

littlewid-x-

Just checked in on this as well and still not on.

SM

Sad to say Guys Plant Pot Owls finished for this season. This is the last update

A last goodbye to the Owletts


I think we will all miss them, but lets Hope PPO's back next year
WS

Thanks for finding that WS, at least we all know they fledged well and as they say in the post, they will be making their mark on the world.
It has been fascinating watching them and I will miss them but I wish Merlin and Timka a long and happy life.

littlewid-x-

Thanks for the update WS and I missed the goodbye broadcast. Oh well maybe next year.

SM

Thanks for the update - sad we missed them and hope the cam will be running next year and in the meantime that Merlin and Timka have a safe and long life.

Lai Pai

Our friend the Plant Pot Owl is back for the 2012 season Guys
Video length 1-30secs


http://www.africam.com/wildlife/potted_plant_owl_webcam

WS

WS. PP Owl is another great cam.

Lai

Brilliant that PPO is back, love this cam and I love the way these birds come back to nest in the same place.
Lovely video WS but I couldn't see if she had eggs or owlets?

littlewid-x-

Not sure yet LW, but I'm checking, just found this out
PPO HAS LAID 2 EGGS!
The Potted Plant Owl laid her 2nd egg on September 5th. There may be another egg to come in the next few days or so. After that the appoximate date of the first hatching will be September 30th. Stay Tuned for EGG WATCH!
And this is PPO's official Blog
http://potplantowl.blogspot.co.uk/

WS

Just checked in on PPO and she is sitting prettily in her pot. Cant wait for the eggs to hatch.

littlewid-x-

Littlewid - good to see PPO.

Lai

Great shot LW, you can see how well hidden she is from potential predators above in that shot. 4 Days to hatch watch
WS

Thanks for the heads up WS - 4 days isn't long now ...........

Lai

I had a quick look in on her this morning an she was ok but I didnt have time to post, I will try and check her again in the morning.

I ctually read how she ended up in the plant pot after her and her mate lost their habitat to developers, they started a petition last year to stop further developement, I am not sure if the petition is still running but I will check it out, in fact I will look right now .

Guys the petition is still active and I have just signed it. Here is the link to PPO's story and if you then scroll down it takes you to the click box for the petition. They are after 30.000 signatures and it said it had 29,229, so I should have made it 29,230.

http://www.africam.com/wildlife/the_potted_plant_owl_a_remarkable_story_survival

PPO is in her pot and awake and looking around at the moment.

littlewid-x-

Thanks LW signed ,now 29,379
WS

Thanks for signing the petition Doogs & WS, the target is nearly there Just had a peek at PPO and she has her back to us this morning, two more days after today till hopefully the eggs hatch

littlewid-x-

Thanks for the link Littlewid. I've signed and shared it on FB. It was showing 29,231 which is odd

Lai