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Last night we were lucky enough to be outside when the whole family flew in for a quick visit. The chicks roost with their parents during the day, and we don't see them in the early evenings. In their later wanderings, the chicks 'migrate' to our gardens and at least one parent has to follow suit.
The chicks alternate sitting on one of the walls, or hunting in the gardens for tasty king crickets. What alerted us to the family last night, was the sweet hissing sound getting louder and louder. As if making sure that their arrival was noticed, the three chicks began a chorus of hissing from different places around our garden, and the neighbours' gardens.
Pot Plant Owl sat on the rooftop, waiting for Pappa to bring more food, while the hissing choir continued.
Pappa arrived with food, which was passed on to the loudest of the chicks - presumably Teeny, but can't be sure.
The family stayed for a short time, and disappeared into the wetland again.
It was lovely seeing them all again!
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How nice to be serenaded by the chicks. I am sure it was music to your ears. Thank you for the update, I was wondering what they were up to over the last few days! - LandofAnne
ReplyDeleteBrilliant to read that our three babies are flourishing. All thanks to good parenting! and updates from their godparents Tracy and Allan!! Lynno
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the update. i wonder if you will have any more pics for us too! we all miss you so much. it is great to read landofanne here! i just discovered my PEI friend lives very clost to her. small world! elsalynda
ReplyDeleteHas to be so sweet to have them all around coming and going, hunting and hissing, this is a really very lovely sound!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy them for us too..
Hugs!
Your updates are very much appreciated. Thank you for continuing to think of Pot Plant Owl fans, and giving us insight with your delightful writing. Cheers, Kay
ReplyDeleteWhat a thrill that must have been to hear their sweet voices again and to see them too. Thank you so very much for the update. It is wonderful that you keep us intouch with how the owls are doing. Hugs
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy and Allan - thank you for the updates. I hope the family will sit still long enough for you to get the elusive "family photo". You must have such joy seeing them flourish and thankful for the depletion of king krickets. lol
ReplyDeleteThank you Tracy and Allan for your updates. I can see in my mind exactly what you are telling us abou the family. Please try to get a "family" picture so we can all see how much the babies have grown. I miss chatting with you both so much. Hope all is going well with you both. Much love to you both. PattiinVA
ReplyDeleteSo good to know they are thriving. Thanks for letting us know. It's hard letting go :)
ReplyDeleteI am missing them so badly!!
ReplyDeleteTracy & Allan, you have got to get some pics of our wonderful Owl family!!
We all have withdrawal symptoms!! lol :-)
Oh, it's delightful to hear that they are around, frequenting your garden. What a lovely, friendly sound that hissing must be! Thank you for keeping us up to date and letting us know of their progress. I hope that Teeny is growing? We miss them, no question, and I appreciate your keeping up to date on their progress.
ReplyDeleteHelen (CB)
Thank you so much for the updates! We all appreciate it and cannot wait to read more. I hope you and Allan are doing well. I think of the PPO family daily and am so glad to read that they are all doing well. Thank you again, and bless your hearts ! You are wonderful people. Hello to all commenting as well. I sure miss you all so much. - jodimaher
ReplyDeleteA great update - thank you Tracy and Allan. It is nice to know that the family is still together and that they want to visit you! :-) It must have been wonderful hearing the hissing. I hope Teeny is starting to hunt. Janet
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates. Glad the owlets are doing well.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Teeny will ever grow to full stature? Although his little owl intellect is well developed, his body had a lot of catching up to do when I last saw him (or maybe Teeny is a "her"?)
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us up to date. They keep coming back so this is really their "home."
ReplyDeleteCharge them rent! 2 King Cricket's a day!
Thanks for including us in their adventures. The stay with the cam went so fast...too fast!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. I check daily to see if there is any news, as I'm sure everyone else does also. If there is no new post, I imagine them all growing and learning with momma and dad assisting. Thank you so much for sharing them all with us and for your tireless updates and photos. I wish you both the best!
ReplyDeleteI'm so grateful to be able to hear about the PPO's
ReplyDeleteI have to admit Teeny was my fav. I'm very glad they come to visit with you. Will you miss them if they don't come back? I hope their wetlands petition helps, and keeps them and their relatives safe and healthy. sincerely, Bonny& Allen in Indianapolis, IN U.S.A
Hello everyone.
ReplyDeleteI have been checking this site daily and hoping for more updates since 28th Nov.
I know Tracy and Allan must be very busy, but I was wishing that we had a few pics and an update of our Wonderful Owl Family!!
I think we are all thinking the same, yes?? :-)
Dearest Tracy. Allan and Owlies,
ReplyDeleteI miss you so much! I just love you all. I hope you are all happy and well.
Thank you for everything,
mrshb/Sarah
Hi Tracy & Allan, I am missing the daily updates so much. Its first thing I do so I can find out anything on the family and you and Allan. Please, Please send us pics and updates. Happy Holidays to your family. Love You all.
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