[CT Birds] Question about Great Horned Owls!

[Tammy Eustis]

Hi, Scott!
Female GHO's incubate the eggs for 30-37 days. She rarely leaves, and is fed at night by the male. The nestlings will branch when they're about 6 weeks old; about a week after that, they can fly a short distance, getting better over time.
Yet another question answered by: Hawks and Owls of Eastern North America, by Donald S. Heintzelman (pub. 2004). Great resource! And how wonderful, to be able to see nesting GHO's.
- Tammy Eustis, Chester

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Henckel [mailto:scott.henckel at snet.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 02:18 PM
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Subject: [CT Birds] Question about Great Horned Owls!

I have been observing a Great Horned Owl nest for about a month now. I have not seen any young owls yet but the female is still sitting on the nest. Does anybody have any idea when I can expect the young owls to start to branch? Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott Henckel Shelton, CT _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org