Bonnie & Clyde 4-26-24. Bonnie Strikes Raccoon; Tries to Stop it From Climbing; Wyatt Defends Nest.

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3-19-24: Name announcement: Owlet #1 - Annie Oakley; Owlet #2 - Wyatt Earp
Video starts with two zoom views. The first is Bonnie striking a raccoon climbing to the nest. The raccoon is an intruder and a predator. The second zoom focuses on Wyatt defending the nest. The entire event is then shown. Video closes with an overhead view of Wyatt defending the nest. Bonnie, Annie, and Wyatt are all OK. Additional description in the time stamps below, if interested. Click on any time stamp to advance to that part.
Thumbnail - Wyatt defending the nest
Time stamps: Provided in DVR time; actual time is on the cam clock.
00:00. Opening.
00:05. Wyatt is watching a raccoon climbing the trunk (we cannot yet see it). 00:11. Zoom 1 starts.
00:19. Bonnie from the branch under the nest strikes the raccoon.
00:21. Bonnie flies off right, raccoon continues climbing.
00:30. Zoom 2 starts, this time to watch Wyatt.
00:37. Wyatt goes into defensive posture when Bonnie strikes the raccoon.
00:41. The raccoon tries to enter the nest, Wyatt defends in defensive posture.
01:07. The entire event, starting from the beginning. Annie heads up the front branch.
02:15. Annie leaves view.
02:59. Annie back in view on front branch.
03:33. Wyatt to the front branch.
04:14. Wyatt to the nest.
04:34. Annie heads out of view on the front branch.
04:43. Bonnie to the middle branch.
05:18. Bonnie watches below.
06:49. Annie back in view on the front branch.
07:40. Annie back out of view; Bonnie to the branch under the nest.
08:02. Either branches snap, or Bonnie is bill clacking.
09:35. Bonnie strikes the raccoon climbing the trunk; defensive posture by Wyatt.
09:40. Raccoon is still climbing up.
09:42. Raccoon tries to enter the nest; Wyatt defends in defensive posture.
09:53. The raccoon descends.
11:40. Wyatt to the middle branch.
12:42. Overhead view of Wyatt defending.
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History: Great Horned Owls Bonnie & Clyde took over the Bald Eagle nest of Willie and Marie on 2-1-2021. (Last season's history only included on this video description.)
2022 Off-season - During the off-season, from 7-6-22 through 12-31-22 while the cam remained streaming, the owls (one or both), visited the nest tree 86+ times in cam view. I missed recording additional visits during the 2022 off season. Clyde delivered food gifts in cam view on 8-21-22 and 9-11-22.
2023 Season - Bonnie and Clyde visited the nest/nest tree 50+ times in cam view during January 2023.
1-31-23. Bonnie lays her first egg of the 2023 season.
2-3-23. Bonnie lays her second egg of the 2023 season.
3-6-23. Egg #1 has hatched; first observation/first feeding for Butch Cassidy, on Day 34.
3-8-23. Egg #2 has hatched; first observation of Sundance Kid, on Day 33.
3-16-23. Butch Cassidy swallows whole prey (mouse) for the first time.
4-16-23. Butch Cassidy branches at 41 days old.
4-17-23. Sundance Kid branches at 40 days old.
4-30-23. Butch Cassidy has fledged, 55 days old. (We cannot confirm with the cam view that this is the actual fledge date; it is the first time we knew BC had fledged. Fledge date for Sundance Kid is unknown.
8-5-23. Strong thunderstorm hits the farm, bringing winds of 70-80 MPH.
8-11-23. Farmer Derek locates one of the juvies, found deceased near the nest tree. Video here: • Bonnie & Clyde 8-11-23...
2024 Season -
2-6-24 20:40. Bonnie lays egg #1.
2-10-24 03:52. Bonnie lays egg #2.
3-11-24 06:40. Owlet #1 has hatched (pip on day 32, first seen on day 34).
3-13-24 07:06. Owlet #2 has hatched (pip not seen, hatched on day 32).
3-19-24 Owlets received names: Owlet #1 Annie Oakley, Owlet #2 Wyatt Earp
3-21-24 Annie swallows her first rodent.
4-20-24 Both owlets branched (Wyatt 1515, Annie 1907)
**If there has been a change in the pair of Bonnie & Clyde, that is unknown.

[@Sandra-rx6xb]

Wyatt, little brave owl!!!

[@androcat12]

Sandra. Wyatt is very brave. 🩵

[@Firebird-65]

💪💕

[@Terri_Stauffer]

Can’t believe the raccoon kept climbing after Bonnie’s strike. Wyatt prepared for raccoon and knew exactly what to do. Our fierce little Wyatt turning out to be great defender.

[@sergei7995]

I worried about them. It was terrible but everything is fine. Thanks for the video!❤

[@androcat12]

Serge. YW 🙂. The raccoons worry me, climbing to the nest. 🙏🏻

[@susanmccarty5013]

Wowsie! That lil owlet was ferocious. What a windy night. Thanks Androcat - quite an interesting event.

[@PriscillaD225]

Oh my that was scary especially when the raccoon popped up right in front of Wyatt. Wyatt held his ground. Also was thinking how difficult it must have been (or not?) for Bonnie to strike while the raccoon was climbing. Annie seems to be quite the brave little explorer especially in the wind. TY Androcat 💜🦉💜

[@androcat12]

@PriscillaD225. It is difficult and dangerous for Bonnie to strike a raccoon. She has to hit it in the back. As you saw, this raccoon turned to try and face her. The raccoon doesn't want to take a back shot, and it's highly unlikely Bonnie will engage from the front, too risky. Annie is busy exploring all the time lol. 🦉🩷🦉

[@PriscillaD225]

@@androcat12 That raccoon has been coming to the nest often.😱

[@carrieneiburg4389]

Very fun to watch. Thank you!!

[@ievabernieks325]

Wow. That was close.😅I’m relieved and glad that the hungry raccoon wasn’t successful. We Love our little owlets ❤

[@androcat12]

@ievabernieks325. We sure do love them! The raccoon is scaring me. 🙏🏻

[@16MedicRN]

Look at the little puff defending his nest ❤ Cat, they don't make sounds of defense like eagles do, right? I couldn't hear much but the wind, which I know can't be helped.

[@androcat12]

Matrix. Yes, the owls & owlets use bill clacking when agitated/defending. The owlets also use it when excited for a food delivery. Click the 02:42 time stamp on this video to hear both owlets bill clacking the last time the raccoon climbed to the nest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGOylYCIeseChq8si=Ni7ETo4OD6gjNhuW Note: if you are ever watching a local owls nest and you hear the adults bill clacking, move further back. Owls will swoop/strike you, and the bill clacking will be the warning before it happens.

[@16MedicRN]

@@androcat12 oh, wow. In that video you can hear that. Impressive! Thanks for the warning, as well 😂

[@androcat12]

Matrix. Lol, YW!

[@FarmhouseWF2]

When they're off cam, I get worried 😮

[@androcat12]

@FarmhouseWF. Me too. Remember the cam that FD set up to view the nest tree from the ground/side that first season? It became the selfie cam for the Hootlets…I miss that view!

[@elizabethnewby-or7br]

This raccoon deserves whatever Bonnie gives it! 😤