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Misc. from my post last night that I want to make sure all see:
-Gretchen’s working on allowing posts to be “threaded” so if a particular issue is raised, it can be responded to and we all can follow it with out having to jump around looking for similar posts.
-I WILL get some FAQs posted for the most commonly asked questions. Just been hard to find the time. Gonna try to do this weekend.
-Cam is color infra red meaning when not enough light it is B/W, other times color. Keep in mind that the owls are quite far back in the cavity where it’s not very bright no matter what time of day. And aside from the brown on them and adults, the rest of the colors up there are mostly grayish.
3/11/10 You’ll note new posting set up – please have some patience as we work out some kinks (like “Previous” button…). If you have suggestions, please don’t post them, but email to me at owlcam email address in left column. TX PD
To see nest tree location use : 33°37′46.18″N,117°33′15.12″W in Google Earth or http://maps.yahoo.com.
Thanks again to all who are contributing. It’s very important to me that you’re finding this worthy of your support. With continued support I can keep trying to make this cam as best as it can be – from hardware to page design – so it hopefully can continue to deliver the leaning experience for all of us that it’s seeming to provide. PD
I missed the hunt last night. The little guys are growing bigger by the day.
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This might sound like a stupid question, but does the chicks ever drink any kind of liquid? Perhaps they get there hydration from the blood of the prey. Just wondering. \
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yep that’s right
however owls and other raptors will drink water and bathe if given the chance
right now i believe i see 2’s butt to the right of 1, and 3 or 4’s face to the left of 1
it’s a…. 3 legged owlet!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/Aurora151989/barn%20owl/3leggedowlet.jpg\
i’m thinking 2 is standing behind 1, that is 3’s butt, and 4’s face
Pouncing on lunch is instinct, but practice helps a LOT!
Going to be warm today, that seems to really be bringing flies to the cavity, Lord knows theres a lot of gross stuff in there to draw them. Watched Mr. Big for a few, so big and so dang cute…..he almost appeared to be playing, sort of lunging at bugs and chewing on floor debris. Love this cam!
Flies and ants and… Just think of them as the clean up crew. European people liked to keep a layer of dirt and excrement on their body to protect themselves. The idea,in part,came from an understanding that water was dangerous due to disease. City people started to change their minds about this in the 17th and 18th centuries.
How are my little owlets today? :)
owlets seem to be doing pretty good :) mom’s probably sleeping with dad somewhere.
My theory is…. if there are any males in this clutch, they will have pure white chests just like dad.
oh, patti, i believe the one that’s moving around right now, is the one that had a rat stuck.
The one up front is #1 Doodle. The one who was having trouble with his rat was #2.
Annnnnd.. that didn’t work either. I wish I could delete those other two posts. Sorry.
I’ll get rid of them, Deb. Am also working with Gretchen to fix glitches. Pete
Deb, I think your link text has some extra characters in it at beginning & end. I tried just this part & got to your picture fine.
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz315/DebForaker/fiveowlscolored.jpg
If you put that in the “clicking here” box below CAPTCHA code, it should work??
We miss your posts Auntie Em…
I just LOVE the ability to make the font bigger by clicking the A+ at the top of the page. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I VE ALWAYS BEING A TRUE NITE OWL FANATIC . IT STARTED WITH MY GANG CLICK AND NOW I JUST CANT GET ENOUGH OF THEM I COLLECT ANYTHING WITH OWLS ON THEM . PICTURES , SALT SHAKERS , SHIRTS , AND IF I COULD FIND SOME BOXERS WITH OWLS I ‘D EVEN GET THEM TO BUT THIS WEB CAM IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES EVERYONE IN MY HOUSE IS ALWAYS KEEPING AN EYE ON THIS LIL GUYS AND WE CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT THEY DO NEXT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TREAT YOU GUYS GAVE TO ALL OF US . MR. YOGI VMC OXC SUR X3 LOS NITE OWLS GANG .
*tears* Really miss posting with all of you, but my feelings are too easily hurt when someone takes offense at our “lighthearted look at nature” to cheer up a sad situation. (Page 498, post #22299) I cannot imagine anyone not seeing the humor at the rat propped in the doorway! (15 posters here certainly did) Thank you ovolemio, RPP and others for continuing to make the comments that make me giggle and for understanding this website and what it means to some of us. Bonny, *LOL* All is quiet this morning at the Rancho.
I will gladly continue to contribute $$$, as little as it is, just to see Starr Ranch prosper. Thank you also, Gretchen, as a designer of webpages, (not blogs or message boards…no, not, never!) I feel your pain. Y’all be patient, I know she’s workin’ on it. *lol* Yours *lurkily*, ~Em~
Hi Auntie Em! Feel bad about your comment and tried going back to your reference, but the comments aren’t numbered anymore. Please keep posting – I’ve always enjoyed your wit, etc. Don’t let anyone chase you off!
Em, that was totally funny. We joked about it all afternoon around here. Ask Jeeves has returned. Renfield/Ratfield. Tea Madame or me?
Laughter is always the best medicine.
Auntie Em, I agree with Patti & Holly! Your comments have been warm & funny. Humor is, by its nature, “irreverent” much of the time, and the wild world sure presents us with plenty of bizarre things to see. You really had me laughing, then later ovolemio chimed in w/butler did it remark, and you all totally lifted my spirits. Hope you don’t stay away.
(BTW- post numbers are still there, just have to hover mouse over the word REPLY at top of each post to see it)
Yes, Auntie Em, I too have enjoyed many laughs about “The Rat.” After the passing of the two wee ones, I think many of us needed some good humor. I saw nothing wrong with it. I guess it is true what they say: Laughter is the best medicine. Good for the body, mind, and soul. :-)
Whoa..what happened…everything got big and the comments boxed in. Makes it harder to read. Or did my computer develop a mind of it’s own?
Try clicking on the A- A+ buttons at lower right of video/static text area above. Might help
I’ve always wanted to say this….
All quiet on the Western front!
LOL
After reading all the posts from last night, did anyone get a fix on the little owlet that had the rat stuck in its throat? Or has anyone seen are 5 this a.m.?
We must sound like a big clutch of raspy impatient owlet-watchers at this point to our kind and patient cam host and Gretchen the wonder-tech. Really sorry about that – we love this cam and appreciate all the hard work.