Saturday, 3-18-06

Yet another day with only the mother being seen at fly out.  Birds have very high mortality rates.  As each day passes, we realize we must consider that it is more than likely that the father has passed away and that the mother was unable to raise her chicks on her own.

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Thursday, 3-16-06

Tonight follows the pattern of the last few nights.  Only the female being seen, late fly out, and lots of calling and movement high up in the trees.

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Another night where we don’t see the kids.
She spent 45 minutes calling in this tree. Is she calling for her mate or encouraging her children to fledge?

Monday, 3-13-06

Just the usual.  Only the mother was visible this evening.

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A streetlight over Central Park West.
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The tree limb choices have been much higher the last few evenings. We’ve been wondering if there are insects and/or budding branches that are attracting the owl to higher perches.