Every time that I drive home I see one or both of the barn owl chicks. Sometimes one of them rushes back inside, leaving the other (who seems to resemble the chick on the right-hand side of the photo) to hiss at me. Last night an attractive, pure white, round face peeped out of the circular opening and appeared to swear at me for disturbing the quiet. At no time have I seen either of the parents huntimg nearby, so I hope all is well. I must ask Alan Ball how long the family could be expected to stay living together. I am enjoying my new companions, even if they seem a bit fed-up to see me!
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