Barn Owl Pellet
On my travels looking at Wildlife I have often collected things like bird feathers and Pellets when I am lucky enough to find one. So it got me thinking that it would be good to introduce a new section on my blog called Tracks and Signs.
The First one is of a Barn Owl Pellet I found in Somerset close to were a pair of Barn Owls roost.
After allowing the pellet to soak for a while I used tweezers to prize away the pellet as it is a mass of fur. Then managed to locate the skulls and bones of what the Owl had digested.
In the next Tracks and Signs I will be starting to look at Feathers collected.
So very fascinating! I believe we have a few Barred Owls living on our property but I have never found a pellet before. I will have to keep my eyes open. Looking forward to your upcoming feather post!
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteHi Julie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and the message. This is something I have been interested in for many years. Just find were your Barred Owls roost and the Pellets should be close by. John
Hi Karen,
Nice to hear from you. I will be posting a review of a few books on Tracks and Signs in the coming weeks. Gives a great idea of what to look for. John
...pretty cool, John! My son did this earlier this summer and last summer too. I'll have to have him check out your post. I know he will love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly,
ReplyDeleteI have been really interested in looking at Pellets you cab gage just how well our Owls are faring. Just need to find more. John