Eagle Owl 'Lisbeth' Lays New Egg at Marburg's Elisabeth Church After Chick Rescue
A new chapter has begun for the famous eagle owl pair residing in the south tower of Marburg's Elisabeth Church. Following the emergency rescue of three chicks in March due to starvation, female eagle owl 'Lisbeth' has laid a new egg, sparking hope for further offspring this breeding season. The Nature Conservation Association (Nabu) Marburg confirmed the sighting via their popular webcam livestream, noting that additional eggs may follow in the coming days. While the identity of the male partner, currently nicknamed 'Udo', remains unconfirmed, mating behaviors have been observed. The previous chicks, rescued after the former male 'Hugo' stopped providing food, are currently healthy in a specialized breeding station under the care of a nurse owl named 'Momo'. They are expected to be released into the wild in September after their imprinting phase concludes. Thousands of viewers worldwide continue to monitor the nesting box through the webcam operated by Nabu since January. Experts caution that successful hatching is not guaranteed, as the egg requires several weeks of incubation. This development marks a significant turn of events for the local wildlife community, which had previously feared the end of the breeding season.
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Eagle Owl 'Lisbeth' Lays New Egg at Marburg's Elisabeth Church After Chick Rescue
A new chapter has begun for the famous eagle owl pair residing in the south tower of Marburg's Elisabeth Church. Following the emergency rescue of three chicks in March due to starvation, female eagle owl 'Lisbeth' has laid a new egg, sparking hope for further offspring this breeding season. The Nature Conservation Association (Nabu) Marburg confirmed the sighting via their popular webcam livestream, noting that additional eggs may follow in the coming days. While the identity of the male partner, currently nicknamed 'Udo', remains unconfirmed, mating behaviors have been observed. The previous chicks, rescued after the former male 'Hugo' stopped providing food, are currently healthy in a specialized breeding station under the care of a nurse owl named 'Momo'. They are expected to be released into the wild in September after their imprinting phase concludes. Thousands of viewers worldwide continue to monitor the nesting box through the webcam operated by Nabu since January. Experts caution that successful hatching is not guaranteed, as the egg requires several weeks of incubation. This development marks a significant turn of events for the local wildlife community, which had previously feared the end of the breeding season.
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