Hi and welcome to my Blog, my name is Paul Riddle and I live in south Leicestershire, UK. Back in August 2007 my quest began to locate as many local Little Owl territories as possible. The driving force was a reported decline in the uk numbers so I thought I would do my bit and conduct a study in my area. After 7 years and countless hours out in the field I have detected over 200 different sites. With a thirst for a greater understanding of the owls a more comprehensive monitoring and nest box programme then commenced. This also now includes monitoring the local and very sparse population of Barn Owls, please pop back occasionally and catch up with the life and times of my owls and any other wildlife that I come across. I hope you enjoy your visit!!!

Wednesday 17 April 2013

Barn Owl - The clutch size increases.

As can be seen from the latest screen capture (below) things are progressing nicely with the Barn Owls where we have the camera in the box. She has now laid 3 eggs which in itself is brilliant news, but I want more!! I am hoping she can at least repeat last years achievement where she had a second clutch total of........seven eggs!!!.
 
 
I'll keep you updated of any significant developments with another post in a few days time, any guesses on how many eggs she will lay in this clutch?? 
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10 comments:

  1. Richard Pegler17 April 2013 at 13:59

    Hey Paul, think of the poor parents! You don't want them knackered before the second brood! How would you like it if someone wished five more kids on you, however wonderful the first two might be! And you know that the weakest would only end up as fodder for their older siblings - Im talking about the owls, not your kids now!!

    Keep us posted mate!

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    1. Paul Riddle29 April 2013 at 17:04

      Yes you are quite right Richard, but we need a boost in their numbers after the bad winter took its toll. I'll keep you updated, no doubt about that.

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  2. Denise Wong18 April 2013 at 12:49

    Five! Thanks for your effort, as for her, stay healthy is more crucial. :-)
    Best wishes.

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    1. Paul Riddle29 April 2013 at 17:05

      Yes I would have guessed five Denise, but we were both wrong as she has laid four.

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  3. Dawson Hulme18 April 2013 at 14:38

    Hi Paul, Just a quick congratulations on your photo of the week on birdguides what a cracker.

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  4. Millhouse Photography18 April 2013 at 19:57

    That Barny's out of focus mate - just thought I'd let you know. He he he.

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  5. Unknown18 April 2013 at 22:51

    I'm going for 4 !
    10 boxes up number 11 almost finished soon be catching you up Paul. LOL ;)

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    1. Paul Riddle29 April 2013 at 17:06

      You were right Jim, four it is! Good luck with the boxes mate.

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