Florida Barn Owl Cam 2 delivered a Halloween surprise: the first egg arrived on October 31, 2025. More eggs will be coming over the next week or so. Incubation starts after the 1st egg is laid. Hatch is usually about 29-34 days after the egg is laid.
Species Notes — Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
- Clutch: usually 3–8 eggs, spaced 1–3 days apart.
- Incubation: ~29–34 days per egg; often begins with the first or second egg.
- Roles: female broods/guards; male typically ramps up prey deliveries (mice/voles).
- Care: expect frequent gentle egg rolling and posture shifts.
What to Watch For Next
- Probable Egg #2: around Nov 2–5, 2025 (give or take).
- Probable Egg #3: around Nov 4–8, 2025.
- Hatch window for Egg #1: roughly Nov 29 – Dec 4, 2025 (depending on exact incubation start).
- Behavioral highlights: egg rolling, late-evening prey drops, vocal exchanges, brief recesses.
