00:12 and 04:33, 5/23 Breakfast deliveries

07:10, 5/23 At rest.....I sure thought a little earlies this morning was "it" ..... but it wasn't!

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center facebook page: after last weekend’s tumble out of the nest, this owlet is adjusting well to treetop life. Its sibling remains in the nest, but is expected to be ready to leave at any moment.

20:47 5/23 Can you spot the owlet?

01:37 and 02:55, 5/24 Two prey drops for the owelt .... still with us in the nest

06:49, 5/24 When is your big day going to happen?!

Now more than 6 weeks old, the second owlet could fledge at any moment! Take a close-up look on the morning of May 24 as the owlet contemplates joining its sibling and exploring the territory beyond the nest. youtu.be/Spu1NSZ0YEY

20:39 5/24 Owlet enjoying the evening view.

23:47, 5/25 Prey drop .... good to the last drop (er, tail)

00:15 and 01:56, 5/25 Two more prey drops .... good eating on the ledge

00:40, 5/25 Owlet on the edge.....go time?? (No!)

05:25, 5/25 (!) The world out there is waiting for you!

06:31, 5/25 At long last, the last owlet fledges! Soar high and join your sibling and parents!

Watch as the second Great Horned Owlet fledges on May 25! The 44-day-old owlet spent time preparing its jump by standing at the edge of the nest before confidently leaping off to join its sibling in exploring the grounds of the Center. youtu.be/-hztFx6TDGw

Thanks to Bill J. Boyd from the Center, these are two more pics of the 1st owlet that fledged from yesterday (5/24/25). They've seen Athena this morning, but not either of the owlets....more to follow!

5/25 The Center posted an update with this adorable pic. The last owlet to fledge did a little "window shopping" at the Centers Shop and Gallery after it fledge!

What an amazing season, culminating in both owlets fledging (albeit one a little early!) We're thankful for our partners at Wildflower Center and to all the viewers out there that followed along. We'll be shutting down the stream at 3PM ET/2PM CT. Till next season!🤞

Thanks to all the Athena fans out there! We hope to see you again next season. Still lots of action on the #cornellhawks, at the WisconsinKestrels , and on the Bird Cams feeder cams. Good birding!

6/4 Update!: "How'd you find me?" Look who was spotted in the Arboretum this morning! Thanks to everyone who’s been keeping a respectful distance and quietly enjoying these special sightings. It’s still such a treat watching Athena's owlets grow. 📷 Bill J. Boyd

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