Live Barn Owl Cam (and her chicks!)

[natalie_ca]

Originally Posted by xocats

Molly has been missing since yesterday evening.
The owlets are restless and hungry.

This is very worrisome.
Be OK Mama Molly.

She went out around 12:30 am this morning and hasn't been back.

Apparently that is completely normal at this stage. From what Carlos has said, at a certain point the female will stay away from the nest during the day leaving the owlets on their own, and return at night with food. Apparently she is sleeping nearby.

Still, it's grievous to see those little babies in there all alone. And especially this morning when they were all squacking for her

 

[xocats]

I didn't intend to get on online this evening but just had to see if Molly was back ... not yet.
Any sign of McGee?

 

[natalie_ca]

No. No sign of either parent. Just 4 baby owlets cuddling together and sleeping the time away.

They must be so hungry

 

[xocats]

San Diego's main newspaper is reporting on Molly MIA.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...ern-for-brood/

 

[natalie_ca]

Originally Posted by xocats

San Diego's main newspaper is reporting on Molly MIA.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...ern-for-brood/

Carlos said that extended leaves are expected at this stage.

I'm hoping he's right.

 

[xocats]

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

Carlos said that extended leaves are expected at this stage.

I'm hoping he's right.

Me too.

 

[AbbysMom]

She's Back!!!!

She's bringing food!

ETA - whoops. I think it was McGee.

 

[xocats]

Originally Posted by AbbysMom

She's Back!!!!

She's bringing food!

ETA - whoops. I think it was McGee.

I was watching too.

Really high drama.
It was both Molly & McGee...
a gopher and a mouse.
What a relief.

 

[natalie_ca]

Yay! So glad that they came back to feed their babies!!!

Apparently 2 of them ate a mouse each....swallowed them whole. I think Austin and Wesley still have to eat.

 

[xocats]

I checked the fuzz balls early this morning...
Molly and McGee are keeping them fat and happy with lots of food.

 

[xocats]

It rained all night and it will be a cold windy day.
Molly brought food and is in the box with the babies.
Stay warm babies.

 

[natalie_ca]

Originally Posted by xocats

It rained all night and it will be a cold windy day.
Molly brought food and is in the box with the babies.
Stay warm babies.

Shoot! Shoot! Shoot!

I'm at work and can't see!!!!

Can someone post a screenshot?

 

[xocats]

Sorry, I didn't get a screen shot but if you get a chance tonight, check out the main owl box and owl box2...
it is really windy.
The box is swaying.

Carlos said he had the box professionally installed so hopefully it will not fall.
Molly is with her babies tonight.

 

[xocats]

Molly left the box last night...
it is raining right now.
Get out of there storm.

 

[xocats]

Carlos posted new still photos of Molly & McGee..
just gorgeous.

Click each photo to make it larger.

http://mollysbox.wordpress.com/blog/

 

[larussa]

Originally Posted by otto

It's wonderful!

http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline....t_Box_Cam.html

I have always been able to see this webcam until today. Now I just get a black screen, anyone else having this problem??

EDIT: Ok now I can see it but it took about 4 times to finally open up. Right now there is some loud noises outside, sounds like someone is mowing the lawn and the babies seem to be a little scared. Wonder where mommy is.

 

[xocats]

The link below is direct...
it might be easier for you.

The owlets are restless this afternoon.

 

[otto]

They are really starting to take on their owl features now:

I took this one this afternoon:



And this was from the other night

 

[xocats]

They are growing so fast.

I love the night time peek-a-boo picture.

 

[ruthyb]

My gosh, I haven't looked at this since it was first posted, aren't they big, wow, they are so cute. xx