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There were three fledglings in the tree cavity nest, but one of the owlets was shy. All three were successfully hunting on their own when I encountered them.
Looks like the runt of the brood is the guy on the left.
Male or female.......I'm not really sure. However, the female is usually about 25% larger than the male so maybe the guy on the left that I'm calling the runt is actually just a male stood next to a female. Any thoughts are welcome.
Taken in a woodland in Wales. Press 'L' for more detail....ISO 250.
Much more detail if you press 'L'
I love the way it's head is tilted over to one side!!!! Such a cutie!!! I've been really preoccupied. Hope everyone is doing well!!!!
These owlets were rescued on April 7 by photographers when their nest was blown down by very strong winds. After being assessed following their fall and placed in this basket, these two did not fledge until April 19. It is highly unlikely that these two beauties and a third which fledged earlier would have survived without the great job done by the rescuers.
I'm still in awe of actually having held one of these sweet little guys last night. I couldn't get over how big they were, yet how light they were to hold they are all feathers and down. How I hope I get the opportunity to do it again.
© Harshith JV
Common names: Jungle Owlet, Barred Jungle Owlet
Scientific name: Glaucidium radiatum
Place: Sangama, Ramnagara, Karnataka
Date: May 11, 2019
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Great Horned Owlet...left clicking will allow a close up of the face
One from the hard drives and a 40% crop on the original frame.
The spotted owlet (Athene brama) is a small owl which breeds in tropical Asia from mainland India to Southeast Asia. A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities. They roost in small groups in the hollows of trees or in cavities in rocks or buildings. It nests in a hole in a tree or building, laying 3–5 eggs. They are often found near human habitation. The species shows great variation including clinal variation in size and forms a superspecies with the very similar little owl.