Oceanside Barn Owls

Mel (male) & Sydney (female), are a mating pair of barn owls located in Oceanside, California. The owl box owner is originally from Melbourne, Australia. The box was set up in mid November 2010 and the owls could be seen in the box just two weeks later.

This owl box is 16ft above the ground in the owners back yard which is near acres of open wilderness. This provides for plenty of hunting grounds for the owls.

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Incubation is 30-34 days from the date each egg is laid. Unlike chickens, Barn Owls begin to incubate immediately after the 1st egg is laid. Each egg will hatch on a different day. All time is in PST(Pacific Standard Time).



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Kasey
May 1, 2026 6:24 pm

Hunting has been tough, rumor has it the treat fairy visited!

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Gwen
May 2, 2026 8:36 pm
Reply to  Kasey

Hi Kasey, not much rain this winter, same thing happened acouple years ago..

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Kasey
May 3, 2026 10:47 am
Reply to  Gwen

Hi Gwen, I do remember that, thank goodness for Kanga not letting them go hungry.

Kasey
April 28, 2026 7:40 am

This morning’s view🤭

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Gwen
April 27, 2026 1:33 am

Camera covered by the owlets… can#see anything…lol

Kasey
April 24, 2026 10:18 am

Losing there baby fluff

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Gwen
April 13, 2026 4:24 am

I only see 3 owlets, but they are in front of the camera by the door allying for food at 2:25am

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Gwen
April 12, 2026 3:33 am

Owlets hanging near the door.. waiting for food?? We are to get rain showers Sunday afternoon… Will be a lot cooler..They are calling for food, wish we had the outdoor photo….

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Gwen
April 10, 2026 2:17 pm

These guys have really grown and losing their fluff and seeing feathers coming in…are to get rain this weekend… I think Syd has already left the box.. hard to see right now because of the light,, about 70 at the OB