Potted Plant Owls are back in Johannesburg

[Donna]

Our surviving chick fledged with its parents, and we are once again alone until next breeding season. As ever, it was special having the family here again, and wonderful that two healthy chicks spent a few weeks with us.
The recent attack and death of one of the chicks brought home how dangerous it is for these owls to nest in our built-up suburban area. They have all sorts of things to contend with - cars, electric fences, dogs, cats, rat poisons, and of course the evil human being as well (maiming and hurting owls for pleasure or superstition).
Again, I am reminded to make every opportunity count. To count ones blessings. To appreciate Life's gifts - however transient. To love unconditionally. To be respectful and mindful of Nature.
Until next time...
Namaste

Good luck little one!!

[MAK]

Our surviving chick fledged with its parents, and we are once again alone until next breeding season. As ever, it was special having the family here again, and wonderful that two healthy chicks spent a few weeks with us.
The recent attack and death of one of the chicks brought home how dangerous it is for these owls to nest in our built-up suburban area. They have all sorts of things to contend with - cars, electric fences, dogs, cats, rat poisons, and of course the evil human being as well (maiming and hurting owls for pleasure or superstition).
Again, I am reminded to make every opportunity count. To count ones blessings. To appreciate Life's gifts - however transient. To love unconditionally. To be respectful and mindful of Nature.
Until next time...
Namaste

Good luck little one!!

Stay safe baby owl! 

[Donna]

Sitting now listening to Pappa hooting loudly on the balcony. The days and nights are warmer now and our jasmine is already flowering. All indications that soon we'll have PPO and family back.

[Donna]

As of this morning, we have owls....

[Dumpsterkitty]

First egg!

[Donna]

Yay, wishing them luck!! 

[Donna]

2 eggs!!

We've already been asked the inevitable question...will there be a cam on the owls this year? Unfortunately, there won't be. The main reason is that Telkom, our ISP, can't cope with normal bandwidth for this area. If we were to put up a cam again, we'd need a huge increase in line speed. Right now, even normal email usage is problematic. If anyone can get fibre cables put into our area, we'd be able to get cams up. But don't be disheartened... we'll post pictures and short video clips as this new season unfolds. Peace

[Donna]

We have two eggs but expect a third in a day or two. Its lovely to hear them calling at sunset and during the night as we lie in bed, only a few metres away.

 

[MAK]

We have two eggs but expect a third in a day or two. Its lovely to hear them calling at sunset and during the night as we lie in bed, only a few metres away.

 

Cool! 

[Donna]

We have a PPOwlette!!   

[Donna]

Guess only 1 hatched but how adorable!!! 

[MAK]

Too cute! 

[Kris G.]

http://youtu.be/LkZBtpOgXZI

[Donna]

http://youtu.be/yhK74hGRyoI

Little one fell or got blown out of nest, so they quickly built some perches for it to get back in! Not very graceful but it worked! 

[MAK]

   That was a lot of work!