After spotting tawny owl Luna with a new male, I cross check our records to try to identify him.
Identifying individual owls
When Luna's long-term partner Bomber went missing, a young male tawny owl appeared in his place. This new owl was wearing a BTO identification ring, but it's difficult getting a good enough view of it to read the number. After scouring the surveillance footage, I finally catch a glimpse as the new owl leaves the nest, The image is fuzzy, but I think I can see enough of the number to be able to cross-check my records and reveal the identity of this new owl...but am I correct?
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Really love all the emails you send to me – especially on the owls.
They are my favourite.
Am excited to see the new Tawny owl couple. But, sorry for the missing old mate. We have followed them for so long. Thanks from snowy VA. Blue Ridge mts.