February 2 2011

Despite Santa Ana Winds, and creaks and squeaks, Bear stocked the pantry with at least one plump treat, and returned with a Good Night Kiss at 5:40 am. Full view of Bear's gorgeous face was noted as he looked "up" toward the sounds of the whistling wind~
Willow is officially on Hatch Watch as of tomorrow, and "PIP alert as of today. Time for the earbuds and headphones as the "pip" may be heard soon !

What exactly is the PIP?
The owlet makes a hole in the egg (called a "pip") with a sharp tooth (called the egg tooth) on its beak. After that, it can take up to 24 hours for the owlet to appear!
Short Video of a barn owl hatching