In 2008, we put up a Screech Owl nest box in our back yard. Last summer we were thrilled to realize that a pair of Western Screech Owls had indeed nested in our yard, but not in the box. They used the box, just not for eggs and young. This blog follows their life in our yard, and, sometimes, in their box. We named the female, Olive and her mate, Oliver. I hope you will enjoy reading the ongoing story of this charming family.

Monday, November 1, 2010

March 25, supplemental

        The time is 7:15PM and Olive, contrary to the earlier report, did not leave the box.  It's still very light outside and I found it hard to believe that she would flaunt her presence by flying around in what is, essentially, daylight.  She had, apparently, ducked back into the box, possibly because of whatever set off the light.  (Unfortunately, in spite of my best efforts, vermin cats occasionally wander into our yard, possibly not knowing that a mean old lady, who throws things at cats, lives here.  I keep hoping, hoping, hoping that either a Great Horned Owl or a Barn Owl will happen by and will take whatever feline creature they find here.)  But I digress.  Olive lives on and will probably hunt another night.  The previously remaining questions remain.
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