On the end of our barn we erected a barn owl box and last year, in July, a couple took up residence. They laid 13 eggs but sadly none hatched - we don't know why. We noticed last night that they were back so hopefully we will get better luck this year. We have a webcam inside the box so we can watch them - trouble is its addictive!
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Oh that is lovely Avo, I would be addicted tooWhat is life if full of care we have no time to stand and stare -
How exciting!!
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That's lovely Avo. Welcome back Fred and Ethel.Sometimes I forget to like posts,but that doesn't mean I don't like them.Comment
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Welcome back to Fred and Ethel. Perhaps they were youngsters themselves last year - July sounds quite late to start laying. Fingers crossed for this year. How great having a webcam.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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Good luck Fred and Ethel, here's hoping you have success hatching your young this year. I adore Owls XXXOnly those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. T.S EliotComment
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Fred and Ethel do we sense romance in the air ?
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Ethel has gone off somewhere - hopefully will come back tonight. Last year they were at 'it' like rabbits, very vocal. I shall be watching this evening ..... they lay an egg every other day. It is very exciting.Grandmothers are just antique little girls - author unknownComment
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Ooooo more pics as they lay please Avo very exciting , they may be the first baby birds on GRU come on Fred and Ethel 
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Oooo - I hope Ethel isn't heading for the bright lights and shunning romance and domesticity with Fred. Come on, Ethel - stop messing him about!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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How wonderful, I am vey jealous!Comment
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Don't they lay a lot of eggs! Please keep up the 'Owl Watch' on here Avo, it's fascinating stuff.Women are like tea bags; you never know how strong they are until they are put in hot water.
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Wow. Loving this thread Avo."Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them....your smile, your hope, and your courage."
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Haven't seen Fred yet but he must be around because he has been bringing Ethel food. There are pellet in the nest box. I'm not sure but I think we may have an egg .... when she got up and moved around I could see something but it wasn't very clear. I will take some more photos when there is something definite to see - if she obliges by moving for me. Last year's egg total was very unusual maybe that is why none hatched. Glad you are interested grannies...these owlets will have so many grandmothers! hee hee
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She's just gone out .... no, don't think it is an egg - not sure exactly what it is though!Grandmothers are just antique little girls - author unknownComment
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