The
owlets were much more mobile by the beginning of their second week outside
the nest. They were able to make winged leaps of twenty to thirty feet
without losing altitude so that they could move effortlessly through the
treetops. They alternated between periods of intense wheezing, head bobbing,
and moving around; and periods of quiet. During these quiet periods, they
often draped themselves over branches, rather than perching upright as
adult owls do. While all three owlets were nearby, they were usually out
exploring on their own rather than perching together on the same limb. 
They
were also a lot louder by this time as they wheezed to Ward and June to
let them know who deserved the next meal. This wheezing call will be their
only call for the rest of the summer. While you can see the first hint of
tail feathers in this picture, it will be another week before they are
substantial enough to allow long stable flights. They are, however,
already moving about with such ease that I expect them to move deep into
the woods in the next few days. Click the picture to hear the
owlet's wheeze as it was recorded while the picture was being taken.