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.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010 - Departures

Olive has been leaving the box just a bit earlier each night.  The overcast weather the other day seemed to make her think it was darker - and later - than it actually was and she left quite early, but these past few nights, her departure times hover around 5PM.