I was thinking the same thing soph9 and they say Molly only weighs 1 lb., pretty amazing the lift power they have.

Looking more like their Mom everyday

Owlet update:

Max steps onto the perch outside the owl box for the very first time at 12:23am and 1:23am this morning.

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6960929

Max peeking out before he steps out


Max on the perch


Yeh Max!!!

ETA 5/17: I think Pattison stepped out of the owlbox last night...can't find the time

bbl

S'caps of practices of flight, while they are photographed by a flash. The one of the tile roof in the end goes away of exploration

Thank you for the s'caps Castor


Owlet Update: Both Max and Pattison have taken their first flight and returned
safely to the owl box; Austin: one foot on the perch

Owlets in the news:
SIGNON SANDIEGO NEWS

Carlos Royal's photographs of the first flights:
MOLLY'S BLOG

5:55pm PDT

5:30pm PDT

Very tired from all that flying

Owlet update

Austin, the 3rd oldest owlet, took his first flight on May 20.

Video:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7080927

S'cap from the video:
All three owlets outside the Owl Box... Wesley,the youngest,peeking out

GUAUU, funny.. :lol:

I think there are three roosting this afternoon after their night out...