Barn Owl Cam

Up and running this evening WS.....they have changed corners though.....different view I expect



littlewid-x-

Lovely to see them again - thanks for checking Littlewid.

Lai

Great cam. Thanks for the tweet WAA

Just got the first Pic of the Mother (I presume) bringing food in

The one at the fornt of the pic got the last food looks like the others are trying to get in first for the next lot

WS

Well done WS that is the first time the mum has been seen, what a capture. You know the mum has to be around because the chicks are doing so well but its worrying when you never see her, so what a relief that picture is, she must be a late night visitor.

littlewid-x-

They are sitting waitng for food tonight


WS

They are still waiting WS and making a right old racket too, hopefully mum will come soon.

littlewid-x-

They look like the three wise Monkys tonight you can see their feathers starting to come through when they spread their wings

I think I've been spotted


WS

Magic pics WS, I havent had time to check them today so good to see them, they are growing arent they, right fluffy things now, their faces do make me smile........and yes.....I think you were spotted!!!

littlewid-x-

Lovely photos WS - they are so funny to look at, all fluffy and big eyes.

Thanks for updating us.

Lai

That unmistakable white face is more prominent now. Mum and Dad have the right idea with this brood. Sit outside and pop in to feed them!

SM

They look like one big snowball tonight. No sign of Mum

WS

One of the chicks has decided to get first pick of the food its up on the opening of the box nearly outside. I hope it's not takeing to much of a risk

WS

Lovely photos and update thanks WS

Lai

I think I've been spotted again I'm sure that one can see me. It keeps looking then moveing its head from side to side


WS

He certainly looks like he's spotted you WS, he has that definiate Mmmmm theres that WS again, havent their faces changed though, they've lost that pointed look to them and they are becoming more round. Great to see them, havent had time to look in on them this week so thanks for the pics WS.
littlewid-x-

They are changing LW you can see it as they spread their wings, that the feathers are coming through. I was really annoyed I'd just clicked the camera of when on the Web Cam the Mother suddenly came in with food it would have been a great shot Grrrrr
WS

Isn't that always the way WS, it's so annoying, never mind though, at least you have managed to get a shot of the mum coming in. I'm goin gto try and have a peek later at them and see how they are doing, they are changing so quick now.

littlewid-x-

Well I had a look as promised and at first I thought it was mum in the entrance but its a chick balancing up there, I hope it stays safe, their feathers are coming in but its not ready to leave the nest yet, lets hope mum comes soon, they are very noisy again this evening and it must be getting near to the time when mum drops in with some food.



littlewid-x-

It's still there LW. It was doing that the other night I think it wants to br first in line for any food
WS

There are two that are bigger than the third one but also one of the two is the largest and that is probably the one WS.....and now we know why.

littlewid-x-

Your right LW I just caught a bit of argy bargy as Guts got some food, and the others did'nt

Now you can see the difference Beachball's at the front, Footballs in the middle, and Tennisballs at the back


The Mothers just dropped some more food in thats 3 times in the last 1/2 Hr but its the first time I managed to snap it. Guess who got it Beachball

I've just had another quick look, and Footballs now got up in the opening, It must be a takeover bid
WS

Great names and great commentary WS - and i hope Beachball occasionally lets Tennis ball have some. I remember Springwatch or was it Autumnwatch when some pretty unpleasant things happened with the chicks and they caught it on camera

Lai

Oh I didn't see that Lai and I hope we don't here as it doesnt sound good.
Loving the names WS and they are so fitting to them, just brilliant, I think beachball has been getting the food for a long time now and tennis ball not far behind, I feel sorry for tennis ball and hope he doesnt become a ping pong ball !!!!

littlewid-x-

Great commentary Littlewid - if you didnt see it i wont tell you what happened -

Lai