Heligan Owlets Fly the Nest
10th August 2010
Pictured left: one of the parent owls bringing food to the chicks.
On Wednesday 4th August the first of the Heligan owlets began venturing outside their cosy nest box to explore the outside world...
Since then all three of the gorgeous chicks have made the jump from the box onto the ledge outside and on Friday 6th the first chick who is the female successfully fledged. The following night a second chick fledged, leaving only one remaining, who is being watched carefully to see when he will follow their lead.
All three owlets will remain around the nest box, being fed by the parents, for the next couple of weeks. A new view of the outside of the nest box can now be seen on heliganwild.com.
Keep an eye on heliganwild.com or visit Horsemoor Hide for the latest images of the Heligan Owlets.