Treatment for the infection is now almost complete and both owls have recovered from the injuries sustained when they fell from the nest hollow.

They are almost ready to be returned to their parents, who are waiting patiently at the nest hollow. Once back with their parents they will resume their normal life, learning everything they need to become independent Barn owls. 

It is a difficult time for young birds when they leave the safety of their nest, or nest hollow as is the case with owls and have to venture into the big wide world. It is even more difficult if they suffer from an infection as was the case with these two beautiful birds.

It was a very caring local man, Maurice who kept an eye on the hollow and took immediate action when he realised the fledglings were in trouble.