Backyard wildlife

[okie]

A couple of weeks ago , I put up an owl-box in a tree behind the house , when one of the workers suddenly exclaimed , " hey , look at the owl "

And there he was sitting , less than 10 meters away , watching us , watching , watching . And after another half-hour or so , he flew off .



Now , maybe he will come back , bringing his wife with him We'll see

[Lisbeth]

Isn't that more spring time stuff? or maybe owls are different Maybe they try the "live together" first and then we'll see

[nan]

what a chance Okie... hope all the familly will follow

[Mel]

All I can say is that I want your backyard, okie! You got so many magnificent bird coming there, it's just amazing.

[Toko]

Happy Eagle-owling, okie

[okie]

There has been a pair of eagle owls around here for a long time , but I have not yet found their nesting site . This is why I put up an owl-box in the hope they will move in next breeding season , which is around August to October

[okie]

And , in the meantime , I keep an eye on the bird feeder , and see a couple of new-comers :
The grey headed sparrow is a new one for me here on the farm , and have never seen one so far west , with Worcester area basically right on the western extremity of its normal distribution .

[okie]

And another new one on the feeder table is this Southern Boubou - easily confused at a distance with Common Fiscal , and also with a Fiscal flycatcher , both of which are very active on here outside the house .

[okie]

And in between , I see these " aah , isn't that cute " scenes playing off too .

[nan]

I can't remember who asks me for the recipe of the ball for the birds
I have now one... but I have to translate... will do if find again the asker