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 31, 2010

         Just a quick post to note that Olive has apparently forgiven us for invading her space the other night.  We had typical schizophrenic weather yesterday, with periods of brilliant sunshine alternating with overcast skies, winds and spitting rain.  I kept watching the box every 15 minutes from 6PM on - no Olive.  I was getting worried when Ivan checked at 7:15PM and announced that she was in the entrance, looking quite content.
         I think we'll look in the box every 2 weeks to see what, if anything, is happening.  Meanwhile, some 20 feet away from Olive's nest box, our Oak titmice are raising another brood in their nest box!  Our Bewick's wrens are nesting somewhere in our yard, but they're not using their nest ball this year.  Life goes on.
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