Baby Eagle and Ural Owls (private swap)

Today I received again two very beautiful baby owl postcards from Eva (Finland).

1. Four baby Eagle Owls (Bubo bubo)

"Eagle owls begin breeding in mid- or late winter. This owl doesn't build a nest; eggs are laid on cliff ledges or rocky slopes. Incubation often begins when there's still fresh snow on the ground. This early start means that the young will fledge in time to feed on unwary animals that are preoccupied with spring courtship and nesting or are just emerging from from hibernation."

About postcard: 3265, published by Janne Harala TMI; Photo: Teppo Leikkonen; printed in Finland.


2. Young Ural Owl (Strix uralensis)

"The breeding season of Ural Owl begins in February. A tree cavity is normally chosen, but the abandoned nests of other birds of prey may be used. They will also adopt nest boxes, which has helped to increase their number in some areas."

About postcard: Eesti Mitmepalgeline, Huma 3-069; photo: Arne Kaasik.

Thank you very much Eva for all six owl postcards sent this month. I really appreciate this.