Saw Wheat Owl
Saw Wheat OwlThe saw whet is rarely heard at night, unless it is during mating season. During it’s mating season it can be heard easily from the woods. It’s breeding season in between March and April. Usually the nest in is a hollow tree. Decayed wood fibre matted with owl’s feathers is supplemented with a small quantity of soft, dry grass. The number of eggs laid is usually between 4-7.Laying begins in early April. The nests can be anywhere from 2-12m off the ground. Incubation takes from 21 to 28 days. When they are born they are mainly white but within a few days they are...
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