Their Getting Bigger

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

The Great Horned Owlets are becoming larger with each passing day it seems…won’t be long before they branch out.
Some may wonder what is meant by “branching out”?
This is a term used when the outlets simply leave the actual nest and perch on limbs in the tree where the nest is located.

This is the first step before they actual fledge.
Until they branch out its possible to see them on the edge of the nest stretching or flapping their wings…the nest is fairly large but if all 3 owlets decided to become active it may be a bit cramped for space.

Once they have fledged they will tend to hang out and perch together…will have to wait and see just how things turn out.