I noticed two interesting bits today.

At 7:37:00, the larger of the two owlets flaps its wings 20 times, as if it was trying to fly.

Then, at 9:05:53, a little bird ventures into the nest while the owlets are sleeping. A few seconds later, it grabs something out of the nest and takes off out of there. The owlets stir a bit.

The mother must have been near. Less than a second after the bird takes off, she arrives at the nest with her claws outstretched. She looks at her left claw, wondering what happened. So close!

Mike (Downtown)