Second Owlet Fledges With Confidence From Wildflower Center Great Horned Owl Nest - May 19, 2024
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- The second owlet has left the Wildflower Center Great Horned Owl nest, concluding the 2024 nesting period for the owls in Austin, Texas. Watch the owlet make a confident flight from the nest to a nearby ledge. After a few minutes, the owlet continues its exploration of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and disappears out of frame. One of the adults also stops by with a meal to check on their young adventurer!
The new fledgling and its sibling will remain in close company for several weeks as they investigate their natal territory. They may roost together on trees and ledges, and we may be able to follow some of their activities if they stay within range of the cam. Athena and her mate will continue to watch after and feed their fledglings throughout most of the summer until the youngsters are ready to disperse at 3-4 months post-fledge.
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About "Athena" and the Wildflower Center Great Horned Owls
For more than a decade, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, has been home to a nesting pair of great horned owls. The female, who they have affectionately named Athena, nests right above the entrance to the courtyard in a sotol planter. When conditions are right and her eggs hatch into owlets, she provides a rare opportunity to view a wild great horned owl rearing her young.
Great Horned Owls are fierce predators that hunt a diverse assortment of prey. They are generally nocturnal hunters, but will also hunt in broad daylight. Throughout the nesting period, the owls may arrive at the nest site with meals of small- to medium-sized mammals, reptiles, fish, and birds of all sizes.
Female Great Horned Owls spend most of the time at the nest caring for eggs and owlets while males hunt for food. After fledging, young may remain with their parents for 3-4 months before dispersing from natal territories.
About the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Named the Botanic Garden of Texas by the state legislature, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center welcomes almost 250,000 people to its gardens annually, fulfilling its mission to inspire the conservation of native plants through research, conservation, education, and horticultural programs. The Wildflower Center is part of the University of Texas Field Station network and is the embodiment of Mrs. Johnson’s environmental legacy, a fact she recognized by noting, “Our Center works for more than the lovely blossoms in our open spaces. We are concerned for all of North America’s native plants, from the smallest sprout to the tallest tree.”
Congratulations Little Athena! It’s been a privilege to watch this GHO family through breeding season. Thank you Cornell and Ladybird Centre. 🙏 🦉 🤎
Now I’m suffering from Empty Nest Syndrome💔Watching Athena & these babies has been a full-time, round-the-clock habit since she first began incubating them…this channel randomly came on bc my cat loves to watch nature videos, and I was hooked immediately…to the point of watching it even while I was on vacation, sometimes leaving it on all night as I found it soothing. From worrying one of the owlets was “choking to death!!!” on his first rat tail, to staying up all last night watching this drama develop…I cannot believe how emotionally invested I have become in this little family! What an experience…so much grander than I ever dreamed. Sigh. My little heart.💔 That lonely little planter held so much wonder…Xx♥️🦉🦉🦉♥️
yes, me too! I became so attached to them and watching obsessively day and night......
Congratulations to the two fledglings for making it out of the nest! It was a wonderful experience to watch these great birds. Thank you Ladybird Center and Cornell!
I am so proud of these babies!! I got married here and now have a little baby of my own. Seeing a mom raise her owls was such an inspiration 💖
Wow! Great video capture. Thanks so much Cornell!
So happy for the successful fledge … hope the sibs find each other soon to continue their life’s adventure together until they’re ready to move out into the big wild world beyond! 🦉♥️
My heart soared this morning when I saw this happen! I have been watching all day, for the past 5 days since his sibling left, worried that this little one did not want to leave. But confidently off he went! Thank you Cornell Lab for helping us be a part of their lives. Soar long and free!!
Nothing like watching nature beautiful
This little owl family cam was delightful and heartwarming - thank you Cornell!
It was beautiful to witness this family! I hope the babies do well! Thank you so much Cornell!
Huzzah! So happy this one had a...smoother departure. Hopefully both of the owlets will hang around the area a bit longer. Id love to see them again
Beautiful videos and stream Cornell Lab. Thank you ever so much.
Good luck little ones! Spread your wings and soar high! 🎉
Thank you Cornell for allowing us to watch these beautiful birds nest in a gorgeous setting!🦉
Thank you Wildflower Center and Cornell Labs for this great experience! We were at the Wildflower Center yesterday and were able to get a peek at the owlet. They told us they expected it to fledge yesterday evening or today!
I love the different coloring of her plumage. Thank you for the video.
SWEET! Congratulations to the family. It has been a treat watching this family. Thank you Cornell!!
Beautiful girl!
Excellent! Good job Owlet!
Such a brave bird! Big smile getting to watch this 😍🦉
so sad to see them leave but so happy also .. fly high and be safe little ones!!
Athena you're a great mom !!
Thank you for sharing this with us! So lucky to see this!
May the adventure be safe
Какая же красавица Афина, детки милашки очень здорово что вылетели из гнездышка🦉🦉🦉🌿🌿🌳🌲🌲⭐⭐☀пусть растут здоровые, удачливые!
She knew where she wanted to go !
Thank you Lady bird center🎉
Beautiful family, I am so proud of them for defying massive odds stacked against them to survive!
That ending was adorable :D
She seems very smart. Best wishes to her owl family
I hear this species of owl behind my house in Slaughter Creek often, they may be related!
Nice
2 owlettes graduated from the nest friday-saturday here at Catalina State Park...
I would love it if the camera stayed pointed at the pond/fountain area, in case we get more peeks at them!
Woohoo!
Geronimo!
As they develop their flying skills, would an owlet ever return to the nest area to hang out?
Mom, Mom! Look at me! I can fly!!!
I am so glad the little owlet fledged. He/she looked so lonely and hope the babies will be together soon. Cornel, are you going to keep camera on, so we can watch the families activity?
where s the first owlet ??????
It half fell half flew away a few days ago. 😂
We were there yesterday and an employee told us it was spotted in a tree near the ticket kiosk.
@@griffererick7619 thanks. I thought that he was dead
@@griffererick7619 that's great news!