Barn owls Gylfie and Dryer appear to be getting issues prepared for the approaching breeding season. Watch as they start their seek for the proper place to nest.
Gylfie & Dryer
This barn owl pair obtained collectively through the summer season after Gylfie’s former associate, Finn, tragically drowned. The story was significantly heartening as a result of Dryer was a barn owl I rescued as a chick and was raised alongside Finn.
Trying to find a nest
Now their relationship appears to have stepped up a gear and they seem like on the lookout for a spot to nest. My cameras noticed them spending time collectively in my Sycamore nest field and likewise investigating Beech.
Contested websites
Beech Stump is a favorite of the tawny owls additionally dwelling in my backyard at Thixendale, North Yorkshire, and it isnt’ lengthy earlier than Luna, the resident feminine tawny owl, lets the barn owls know she’ll must struggle for that field!
Brutal Fights
Luna can be territorial when Dyer investigates Ash Stump and a brutal chicken struggle ensues. Fortunately neither chicken is damage, however the encounter sends Dryer and Gylfie again to Sycamore. However they don’t seem to be secure from contenders right here both and earlier than lengthy the kestrel pair make it recognized that in addition they have a stake on this website.
The search goes on
Gylfie and Dryer head off to Ash Stump once more, however the search is on for a safer place to name dwelling.
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