Before Sue returned to her home today in the Bay Area, we were blessed with two sunny afternoons to witness the development of three owlets in Boulder County.
The Biggest Owlet Learns to Use its Wings
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One Owlet is Much Bigger Than its Mates
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What Big Eyes You Have!
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Three Days Later the Biggest Owlet Fledged
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This owlet fledged just a few hours earlier on April 14. Its two litter mates were still in the nest and their Great Horned Owl parents were nearby to watch over and feed them. Never before had I seen five owls in one day!
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1 DR. GODWIN M. INWANG // May 1, 2014 at 2:40 pm
These are great pics – uncompromisingly adorable!
What an excellent wisdom of reaping “pleasure” from “labor”…
G.
2 David Mendosa // May 1, 2014 at 2:56 pm
Dear Dr. Inwang,
Thank you for letting me know how much you like these photos of mine! I love those little owls!
Namaste,
David
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