Out of thirty-something Saw-whet Owl boxes put up in various spots throughout the woods , three were successful and had young inside that were in pretty good shape.
Afterwards, Marten and I found a Northern Hawk Owl, a couple of Common Nighthawk , a vocal American Bittern, Cliff Swallows , Turkey Vulture, Mourning Warbler, Veery, Hermit Thrush and some other more commonly seen species.
A new year bird was a lone Chestnut-sided Warbler, which was a nice bonus.
Also new for 2009 was a female Black-backed Woodpecker.
Here are some of the young Saw-whet Owls :
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These little guys are adorable.
Blessings,Ruth
Oh my word - I don't normally do cute - but!
Very cute Nick. Who were the little ones staring at in the 1st pic, obviously not you?
Thankyou Frank.
The little guys were constantly on the lookout.
A Red-tailed Hawk was in the area calling almost non-stop, as we were fairly close to her nest.
Cute written all over them!
They're beauties Nick.
Oh my goodness!!! Those little owlets are beyond adorable. I'm glad you were able to find them and photograph them. It must have been thrilling to watch them...
Stunning as always Nick, some birds you get to see over there, nice one.
Wow Nick, these are really funny and cute birds!!! How gorgeous this should have been to see them. I love the last shot, it is just perfect, but still so hilarious because of the funny shape of this bird. I had never seen them, so thanks for sharing.
This is CUTENESS OVERLOAD Nick! Seriously - I can't take it - too cute!!! Loved how they were all looking up - obviously something caught their eye.
Thanks guys. The whole experience was a treat.
Wow, what a wonderful oppurtunity to capture some owl chicks, lucky you.
If only I hang with you Nick! Wow! I can't imagine that experience, I would have been so excited! Amazing! Adorable! Too cute for words!
Off the charts as far as cute goes!
Hey Nick !! I really love owls and always appreciate them.These are some fantastic captures and i am very happy to see them..In India owls play a major role in the life..Great..Also I Have Started My Own Website And Would Like You To Have A Look At It.I Would Love To Have Your Comments On That Also.Unseen Rajasthan
Unbelievable pictures!! How cute are these guys! Neat job Nick!
Oh, so sweet! Awesome photos as always.
Coincidentally I was just reading about Northern Saw-whet owls today in the book by Richard Cannings, An Enchantment of Birds - very interesting.
Wow very good owl photo taken.Appreciate your work.
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