August 17th: Happy One Month Birthday Pearl Hart! Please see previous posts for Overnight and more !

                                                   Thank you EmmieJan!!

boone takes a peek outside  screenshot by Rennais

NEW Feature- Days of Owl Lives- By DodgersGirl~

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Episode 1: Days of Owl Lives: 

Roy bursts into the box with sweat on his brow, with a rodent in one talon and an envelope in the other.  He says, "I have good news and I have bad news kids.  The good news is the DNA tests are in and I was wrong.  You are not some prehistoric
pterodactyls.  You really ARE owls.  My mistake.  Now for the bad news.
Mr. Gopher, the medical report states that you are not going to live."

Episode 2: Days of Owl Lives:  

Dale sits on the hitching post, looking pensive, staring into the moonlit sky.  She wonders to herself, "I know Roy thinks I'm stunning, with my dark features and my criss-crossed
wingtips, but will the kids look like me??  Will they grow up and look like Roy instead, with his masculine face and his beautiful light feathers, and his handsome straight wingtips??  Or will little Belleraaaa, little Pearlraaaa, and little Booneraaaa look a little like both of us???  Sort of a combo, like a Doy, or a Rale.. "

Episode 3:  Days of Owl Lives: 

 Pearl, as the middle child, secretly plots to be the silent warrior within the clutch.  She knows that everyone expects her to sit there and look cute, patiently being sat on
by Belle and nuzzled by Boone.  All she wants is her corner.  Is that too much to ask??  She thinks not!  So tonight is the night.  She’ll sit back and do her “cutesy, calm, wait patiently for the prey” routine, then Shazammm, she will pounce out of the pile.  She will use her fierce toddler beak to snatch the vole right out of the grasp of Belle and that
little Boone kid she sometimes adores.  It’s hers, yes hers, and off to the corner she sprints (okay waddles).  Get out of her way, for she is the mighty Pearl, a force to be reconned with.  Off with its head!!  As she says her owlet blessing:  “Past the beak, past the air tube, look out stomach, here’s something new”.

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Pinfeathers Aug 16th screenshot by Sher67

Coyote8: Here are my two top 10 lists for Fred (the non viable resident egg).Top Ten Reasons Fred is the Best of the Group

#10 He never wakes Dale up from her much needed rest.

#9  He doesn't hog all the food.

#8  He never complains about the heat or smell.

#7  He is quiet as a, er, mouse!

#6  He won't come out of his shell until he is good and ready.

#5  He thinks outside the box but from inside the box.

#4  As Right Said Fred might have said, "I'm too sexy for my shell."

#3  The others do not realize he is playing "Hide and Seek."

#2  He has gone "Green."  No large carbon footprint from him.

And the number 1 reason Fred is the best...

#1  He is the master of the egg because that's how he rolls!




Top 10 tips if you want a date with Fred

#10  Wondering what color to wear? Eggshell white!

#9  When you go out to eat, do not order an omelette.

#8  Keep conversation simple talk about yourself--he doesn't like to talk about himself.

#7  Don't mention the smell, he knows it already.

#6  Pay for the dinner, he can't reach his wallet.

#5  Remember, he likes quiet evenings.

#4  He also like long rolls on the beach.

#3  His favorite movie is "Eggs."

#2  His favorite novel is "Great Expectations" as there is a character named "Pip" in it.

And the number 1 thing to remember about taking Fred on a date...

#1 He'll never leave your side!

Thank you Coyote !

Is it a Girl or a Boy? Determining an Owlet's Gender: Excellent Article:
http://owltlaws.blogspot.com/p/is-it-girl-or-boy-determining-barn-owls.html
Thank you Hundon for this incredible resource

Family Portrait August 17: Belle, Pearl, Boone and Ratski: Screenshot by NCWatcher