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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2013 22:17:27 GMT -5
I saw this weee little burrowing owl at work today. Photo cropped from a crappy cell phone image. You can see how small they are. You all know what chain link looks like. That bird is what?? 2 diamonds tall? Not much to look at, but I couldn't brag I saw it today without some visual proof, now could I??? Image taken from my truck at less than 6 feet from the bird!!  |
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Post by Sabre52 on Apr 23, 2013 22:42:30 GMT -5
Very cool Scott! When I did volunteer work at the Ojai Raptor Center, we occasionally got some of those in for rehab. Really cute, really shy and really high strung but super cool little owls. With owls, the smaller they are, frequently the more vicious they are but Burrowing Owls are quite meek. I have a real thing for birds of prey and love them all....Mel
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2013 23:04:42 GMT -5
Awesome! I had hoped you would share any experience you had with them. Thanks Mel.
We have about 5 acres of open field next to us. I am not sure they are are cruising thru or residents.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 13:52:52 GMT -5
Better Pic  Looks like they moved in. I'll bring the SLR tomorrow. Maybe some mice. My cell phone was less than 4 feet from this bird. He/she let me pull the truck right up close and personal. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 13:58:35 GMT -5
Very cool Scott! When I did volunteer work at the Ojai Raptor Center, we occasionally got some of those in for rehab. Really cute, really shy and really high strung but super cool little owls. With owls, the smaller they are, frequently the more vicious they are but Burrowing Owls are quite meek. I have a real thing for birds of prey and love them all....Mel Mel, in owl species are the males larger or smaller? The other individual of this pair seems to be larger and always on the ground at the base of an ancient Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). I am guessing this is where the nest is. I am shopping for mice to give them a head start! |
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Post by jamesp on Jun 17, 2013 16:55:49 GMT -5
That is a great photo.The funniest look on the owl's face.
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Post by jamesp on Jun 17, 2013 16:59:00 GMT -5
While you two bird experts are here i want to ask about a small falcon in the Amazon(headwaters of the Amazon river in Peru).I feeds off of a small bat that hangs from trees leaning over the river.Seen at daytime,these bats in groups of 3-5.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 17:52:23 GMT -5
While you two bird experts are here i want to ask about a small falcon in the Amazon(headwaters of the Amazon river in Peru).I feeds off of a small bat that hangs from trees leaning over the river.Seen at daytime,these bats in groups of 3-5. Do you want to ask a ask a question? The bird is a little edgy. I was VERY close with my crappy cell phone. Tomorrow I bring real gear. |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jun 17, 2013 19:49:46 GMT -5
Much better pic, he's cool!!
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Post by beefjello on Jun 17, 2013 19:54:49 GMT -5
Awesome lil owl there.. you're a wildlife magnet Scott! The Jim Fowler of the rock world  -cue Marlin Perkins: "While Tim and I head up this hill to extract some Tigilite, Scott's gonna stay behind and wrestle an Arizona black rattlesnake for your entertainment" -cue theme song: "Mutaul of Omaha..." heh.. |
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Post by Pat on Jun 17, 2013 22:17:32 GMT -5
Ah, bird experts!
Question : do male birds know how to feed baby birds?
Daughter rescued a baby Hollywood finch. Mom has disappeared. Hawk is the suspect. Papa finch appears at window daily. If baby is released, will papa be able to feed it ? Baby can't swallow yet.
Daughter has been stuffing syringe full of ground seeds and other things down its throat. Almost makes me gag, but baby likes it.
Thanks.
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Post by Pat on Jun 20, 2013 12:25:30 GMT -5
Anybody know?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2013 14:27:08 GMT -5
Pat, I have done my homework. A little bit anyways. Plus I have been watching. The bird in the image is a male. He is slightly smaller then the female who spends most of her time at the burrow. Babies are underground. I have seen the male on a half dozen occasions fly from this perch on the fence over to the ancient live ok and grab something from the air near the tree and bring it to the female. He gives it to her and flies back to the fence. Once she ate it, and the other times she disappeared down the hole with it. I have been too bizzy to take pics with the good camera. I hope I don't miss out. My boss got pix of this pair last year. I'll upload some of those and share. Proboards not letting me post so I uploaded the images. Here is the first.  |
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Post by Pat on Jun 20, 2013 14:33:41 GMT -5
Scott, thanks.
Your bird gave the foot to the momma bird.
We have the papa bird and the baby. We think the hawk caught momma. She's been gone for days.
Have you seen your papa actually feed baby? That is papa stuff the goodie into baby's throat?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2013 14:59:49 GMT -5
The babies are hidden from view underground in a burrow.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2013 15:02:20 GMT -5
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Post by jamesp on Jun 20, 2013 17:44:09 GMT -5
That shot is amazing.Owls in Florida fly or sit 3 feet from you-no concerns.Georgia owls will not get within 50 feet ever.Looks like that owl lets you get fairly close.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2013 20:28:59 GMT -5
The last couple pix were by my boss. But yes, they do let you get close. I'll bet it is species related. Burrowing Owls seem pretty calm. Barn Owls nervous as all get out.
Mel, if he ever checks into this thread again may have more input.
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Post by jamesp on Jun 21, 2013 6:03:46 GMT -5
I think is the Barred Owl that flies down a few feet above your head and lands on a branch.Of course he makes no sound until he hoots at ya and gives you a heart attack.Nice bird link.Owl fossils are found in Florida. www.peaceriverwildlifecenter.com/owls.html |
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Post by grayfingers on Jun 21, 2013 6:20:54 GMT -5
Ah, bird experts! Question : do male birds know how to feed baby birds? Daughter rescued a baby Hollywood finch. Mom has disappeared. Hawk is the suspect. Papa finch appears at window daily. If baby is released, will papa be able to feed it ? Baby can't swallow yet. Daughter has been stuffing syringe full of ground seeds and other things down its throat. Almost makes me gag, but baby likes it. Thanks. Hollywood finch = House finch. www.nature.net/forums/load/bird/msg0614253112623.html?3 |
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