“Hey, Mary do you think you can make the flight?” “I’m not sure. I need more practice!”
“I’ll give it a try!” “High beak!”
“Hahahaha! I think we can do it!”
Paul and Mary were very active tonight flying from one spot to another on the tree. I will not be surprised if they fly to the trees between the ditches tonight.
Off Center & Not Even 
These owlets seem to have grown so rapidly. 🙂 I love seeing their journey through your images.
Since the cottonwood is almost dead, they are really trying to get over to the trees with leaves so they can have shade. I think Paul is waiting for Mary. He demonstrated that he can fly pretty well tonight. Thanks, Susan.
Beautiful pictures Tim. And I love the owlets.
Thanks, Gabriela, They are getting ready to fly, fly away.
My pleasure. I don’t want them to go. If they go no pictures anymore.
They will be around in the bosque for a couple of months after they fly.
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It seems you know much about these special birds, keep it up, Tim.
I’ve been photographing them and observing their behaviour every year since 2017.
This is great, Tim. I have also started liking them because of you post about them.
This is great. I have also developed an interest in them because l read most of the things you post about them.
That’s great. They are fascinating birds.
Love reading about Paul and Mary’s nightlife
And their flying rendevous
The ditches must be their secret baithak place.
No secret places. They just want to get over where there are leaves and shade. Thanks, abvr.
Oh that sounds so lovely. I’m so happy they have this space.
You are most welcome Timothy.
HI Timothy, thanks for this lovely update on the progress of the owlets.
You are welcome, Roberta.
They sure have strong wings now…
Thanks, Rudi.
WOW. i can’t believe how big they are already. Amazing
The grewsome. Thanks, Shey.
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That’s the way, Mary! 😉
What a sky!!!!
Thanks, Marina.
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Spread those wings and fly, Mary! We’re all rooting for you!!
She’s working hard at it. Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
I’d be feeling quite sad to see them go in a way. Of course it’s a good thing! If your photos of this family were in a book, I’d look at it all the time. I’ve enjoyed seeing the progression of their growth. Really awesome shots Timothy.
Thanks, Sylvia. I think about a book for you.
Nothing better than having your own cheering section!
This is wonderful to watch and I have to agree with Sylvia, a little sad when they will leave.
Thanks, Dale. It’s always sad when they finally go off on their own.
Very exciting times in the youngsters’ lives, so much to explore!
They are ready to go out in the word. Thanks, Tiffany.
Wonderful captures of the kids literally spreading their wings! Are their wings now full grown, and their bodies still growing?
I think they have a way to go on growing all the way around. Thanks, Maj & sher.
So beautifull
Up up and away…… x
That they are. Thanks, Sue.
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The photos of this year’s owlet graduating class are beautiful, Tim!
Thanks, Resa. That’s a good way to put it.
You are welcome, Tim. 🙂
I see I got you mixed up with Resa. I might have just called her Lavinia. My apologies.
No worries.. 🙂
They are so amazing, this is the first time I’ve seen an Owl with its wings our spread.
I’m happy you got to see their wings spread. Thanks, Holly.
Breathtaking!
Oh they are quite a pair having fun and taking flight! what a beautiful sky to fly in! 💖💖👏
They are having fun. Thanks, Cindy.
oh you’re so welcome.
I don’t want them to go. I would be much stricter than you but what would I do?! lol it’s good they are having fun!
Can’t wait to see them tomorrow.🙏
So when the owlet band is dispersed, who will sing “Puff the Magic Dragon”?
I hope no one. I don’t like that song. I was going through Peter, Paul and Mary’s song list and realized they didn’t anything I liked.
Haha! I don’t like their music. Yet, I do like a lot of folk music. Many greats came from that place.
Speaking of not liking …… my no account father called, as I went to try and sew again.
I should not have answered the phone.
He thinks his stories about his reckless youth are funny. That’s when he abandoned us. I told him he was bringing sad memories to my mind, and hung up.
Sewing is just not happening today.
yeah….
High beak… love it!
Thanks, Brian.
Nearly time to fly away … thanks for sharing these wonderful birds Tim
They are flying now. Thanks, Julie.