A daily journal.
Mainly introducing wild birds of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, through photos.

アオバズクのヒナ2羽が顔見せ

自宅から一番近く、一番警戒心の薄いアオバズクの営巣を夜、観察してきました。^^

現場に到着が午後9時半を回っていたので、給餌タイムは終了していました。観察していた午後11半ごろまでの約2時間、親鳥は2羽とも巣の近くに止まり、中のヒナをずーっと見守っていました。アオバズクってこんな行動しましたっけ?^^;

ヒナはたまに顔を出す程度でした。確認できたのは2羽です。あと、4〜5日で巣立ちでしょうか。

Northern Boobook

An individual, presumably the male, gazing at the tree cavity where they are nesting.

Northern Boobook

Same individual as above. Unlike the Oriental Scops Owl, Brown Hawk-Owls show a considerable size difference between male and female.

Northern Boobook

This is the female Brown Hawk-Owl. She looks noticeably larger than the male. She too is peering into the nest with what seems like keen interest.

Northern Boobook

The most developed chick. Looks like it will be a few more days before fledging.

Northern Boobook

This is the second one. The white down is still very prominent. Whether Brown Hawk-Owl or Oriental Scops Owl, they're at their cutest when covered in this white down. ^^

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