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Tawny Owl. (fledgling branching) When Owl chicks become too large for the nest hole they emerge and scramble along the branches to somewhere nearby. The parent birds then feed them in these positions a process known as "branching" Geotagged,Strix aluco,Summer,Tawny  Owl,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Tawny Owl. (fledgling branching)

When Owl chicks become too large for the nest hole they emerge and scramble along the branches to somewhere nearby. The parent birds then feed them in these positions a process known as "branching"

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  1. Interesting, so they still cant move on their own in this state? Posted 10 years ago
    1. They have limited movement, they can move along branches and flap a short distance to another branch but no full flight at this time. Posted 10 years ago

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The Tawny Owl or Brown Owl is a stocky, medium-sized owl commonly found in woodlands across much of Eurasia. Its underparts are pale with dark streaks, and the upperparts are either brown or grey. The nest is typically in a tree hole where it can protect its eggs and young against potential predators. This owl is non-migratory and highly territorial. Many young birds starve if they cannot find a vacant territory once parental care ceases.

Similar species: Owls
Species identified by Ant Marriott
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Uploaded May 31, 2015. Captured Jun 24, 2010 23:03 in Werneth Low Road, Hyde, Hyde SK14 3AF, UK.
  • Canon EOS 50D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/49s
  • ISO1000
  • 403mm