In 2008, we installed a Screech Owl nest box in our back yard on a Deodar Cedar tree. In 2010, the box was occupied by a Western Screech Owl we named Olive. Later we re-named the owl Oliver and observed his little family for the entire summer.
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.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Jan. 7 - 2 photos
This is Oliver - of that we are certain.
This is NOT Oliver - of this we are pretty certain! The streaks above each owl's left eye are very different.
Whether it's actually (last year's) Olive will probably never be known for certain.
