The pair of Barred Owls at Magnolia Plantation had one chick this year and I recently spotted him completely filling the nest entryway.
He was interested in looking out into the great wide world, but he didn’t seem quite ready to fledge.
One of the parents was napping within sight of the nest.
I moved on and found out later that the owlet chick did fledge that afternoon, and has since been spotted in a nearby pine tree.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 23, 2024
Ohhh great shot, Ellen 🤗💛
Thanks!
Very nice!
Thank you!
That tree hole is smaller than the ones I have seenn barred in. It now gives many more possibilities for nests.
Interesting! Other years they have had two chicks in this nest and they could both be out of sight, even as they grew. Makes me wonder what the inside looks like. Thanks for commenting and for stopping by!