A bird expert says it’s not unusual to see owls take over the nests of other birds — or even use human structures.
It’s possible the owlets in Saanich were rescued after their nest fell apart and placed in the basket, Nightingale said.
This should only be done by experts who handle wildlife, such as Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre or similar private companies, she said. A family of great horned owls nesting in Beacon Hill Park has drawn a lot of attention in the last month, because they were some of the first owlets to start leaving their nest and because they’re living in a very well-travelled public place, Nightingale said.
Nightingale said she’s surprised the owls haven’t moved farther away from people, but they don’t seem to be as annoyed by passersby as other birds.Article contentShe’s curious to see if the owls nest in the same part of the park next year, because that would indicate it was a good nesting site for them.
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