Chris’ Eastern Screech Owl Nest Box Cam’

The year 2001 eastern screech owl (Otus asio hasbroucki) nesting season is now complete, at least in my little piece of urban Austin, Texas. Four eggs were laid; one was undersized and sterile, three were good. Two months later, three healthy-looking owlets left the nest box; two were found dead in subsequent days, one is unaccounted for and presumed dead. The causes of death are unknown.

See all the news and special features from the 2001 nesting season.


Favorite Photos of the Season

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Things to Know About

If you enjoyed the Eastern Screech Owl Nest Box Cam this season, drop me a line with "Owl Guest Book" as the subject. No need to say anything more, if you'd rather not. Why? It gives me an idea how many people are enjoying the cam', and your messages are a lot more fun to read than my normal email, anyway. (Your email address won't be used in any mailing list, or provided to anyone for any reason.)

  • Want to build a screech owl nest box? You may find some notes of mine to be useful.
  • "View Nesting Birds" page - World-wide list of nest sites that can be visited via the Web. Active sites clearly designated.
  • OwlCam - Great content, and a proprietor who provided me advice when I began building this box back in '99.
  • How To Locate a Wildlife Rehabilitator - If you find a baby bird that has fallen from its nest, pick it up and put it back in the nest. It's a myth that your scent will cause the parents to reject it. If you find a sick or injured bird, or any wild animal, contact your local wildlife rehabilitator. These rehabilitators are the only people around with the knowledge, experience, and state & federal licenses necessary to properly care for wild animals.
  • The Eastern Screech Owl: Life History, Ecology, and Behavior in the Suburbs and Countryside by Frederick R. Gehlbach. (No, I don't make a cent by providing this link.)


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