It Fledged! 🪽

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An exciting milestone unfolds on the live cam as a barn owl nestling finally fledges from the nest box. After weeks of growth, feeding, wing exercises, and preparation, the young owl takes its first leap into the outside world. Fledging is one of the most important and risky moments in a bird’s life, requiring strength, coordination, and confidence. Even after leaving the nest, the young owl will continue learning to fly and hunt while staying near the nest area for some time. Watching this unforgettable first flight offers a fascinating glimpse into the beginning of an owl’s independent life.

This video is meant to document the lives of wild animals so that we can learn more for both educational & research purposes and serve as an aid for the species conservation effort. We do not set up or stage or intervene but only document the lives of wild animals.

🔬 What does this mean? (Quick science note)

Fledging is the stage when young birds leave the nest for the first time. Barn owl fledglings continue depending on their parents for food and guidance while developing flight and hunting skills.

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Led by Dr. Motti Charter from The Shamir Research Institute and the School of Environmental Studies of the University of Haifa

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