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Noord Brabant - 2011 / multiple cams

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Kinderchick:

--- Quote from: birdcamfan on April 03, 2011, 10:11 ---Oehoe (Eagle owl) has the one chick so far...
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Was able to observe the Oehoe feeding her chick, a few minutes ago.  :D

birdcamfan:
Oehoe (Eagle owl) has the one chick so far. The latest video clip shows her feeding the tiny chick which is noticeably larger. These chicks grow VERY quickly. At hatching, they are about 60 to 70 grams (2 ounces). In 10 days, about 200 grams, and by 3 weeks of age, almost 700 grams. The adult birds weigh about 1000-1500 grams depending on the gender. The website posts indicate that they are confident that there are more eggs. They had not expected the first egg to hatch so early.

In other news from this site, The Steenuil (Stone Owl) has not been able to access the nest box as a pigeon has taken up residency and nesting in the entrance passage. The same thing happened last year but the owl had already laid eggs and it was a constant battle to keep the young fed with the pigeon creating a hostile environment for the coming and going of the parent owls in their efforts to feed the female and later the young. The website states that there are other nestboxes on the property and that the stone owls are still around. They are unsure if they have nested elsewhere or will simply wait for the pigeon to complete her family and clear out of the nest.

The Ooievaar (storks) are brooding 4 eggs. The male stood on the closest webcam last week and it now points toward the ground. You can occasionally see a close up of his feet in this camera as he seems to like to sit here. The other cam gives an excellent view.

birdcamfan:
Oops! You can tell I don't speak Dutch. It is the Oehoe not Ooievaar. Ooievaar is the stork. To tired to think...must go to bed.

birdcamfan:
Ooievaar (Eagle owl) has had at least one of her eggs hatch. The most recent video shows the tiny chick moving in the nest. She was seen eating the shell of the egg. I haven't been able to determine how many eggs she has. It might not be known due to the position of the nest.

birdcamfan:
Just to catch up on this site:

Steenuil: These tiny owls have been visiting the nest but no signs of an egg yet. They had their first egg in early April last year. Again like last year there are doves attempting to build a nest in the entrance of the nestbox. This was a constant source of agitation for the mother owl last year although she was able to defend the nest successfully.

Oehoe: The eagle owl is still brooding. The male brings her huge pieces of rabbit on a regular basis. Hopefully this means that there is lots of food for when the young are hatched.

Ooievaar: The storks have 3 large eggs. Brooding starts with the 2nd egg for this species and she may still produce more eggs, although the last to hatch sometimes do not survive as they are so much less advanced than the oldest and are less able to get in line for food.

Boerenzwaluw: The barn swallows are not yet back but the camera has gone live. Below the nest, you can see sheep and new baby lambs in the barn.

Boomklever:The nuthatches have prepared their nest but so far, no eggs.

Ijsvogel: The Kingfishers are at the nest frequently but no eggs yet. Clicking the links to the right of the camera view will give you a view of these colourful birds.

Purperreiger: The camera is now live but so far, I have not seen the Purple Herons and there are no posted clips. The camera is aimed out over a field. Lots of beautiful bird calls can be heard.

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