Florida Screech Owls - First Egg in the Nest Box

Mother laid the first egg early on March 11th

Our Eastern Screech Owls are back in the nest box, the first egg was lain in the early morning hours of March 11th. In 2012 the first egg was delivered on March 13th - that's pretty reliable. The last two seasons Mother Owl laid three egg each two days apart. Should be the same this year. Incubation takes about 26 days - then fledging is about 31 more days. The next 60 days are going to be pretty exciting. Stay tuned!