It started about 2-3 weeks ago when throughout the night I heard the call of a bird, just outside the bedroom window so it seemed, or at very least in our garden. To confirm my supposition, I whipped out my bird identification app (Merlin) and identified it as a Little owl.
As the nights went by, the owl continued his calls (I presume it was a male) but they were never requited. It was really getting quite stressful going to bed every night, wondering if yet again there would be no answer. Then finally last night at last an echo, meaning a female was hearing the call and answering!
It is good to know that owls still live in Perivale park and that they can still pair up. I now keep an eye out during the day to see if any of the bird boxes attached to trees are showing signs of occupancy.
Lovely! I think there are a couple of pairs if we included the newly named Pear Tree Park. Earlier in the week it was good to walking near the river on the latter.
I almost think there may even be more than two pairs Neil. Of course, spotting them is a challenge! So let us know if you do!