Tawny owl nest in winter

Translated from the Dutch SOVON ornithologists:

16/01/2012 – In Soest a nesting tawny owl has been observed with three one week old owlets. If we count backwards, the first egg must have been laid around December 8 last year. Though we know that tawny owls nest in winter, it seems that laying an egg in early December is on the early side. The breeding season has begun.

Tawny owl photos: here.

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