Ruud Kleinpaste: Christmas is a time to look around - Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Yep – I realise this is a weird and busy time – running around with presents and Family and kids that hunt for the elf on the shelf.

Seeing Family members is the moment to re-connect. 

But deep down inside I am looking forward to checking up on my last few babies of the “little Owl”.

A creature introduced from Europe. I remember it well: making a nest in hollow Willow Trees along the rivers of the Netherlands. Often visible during the day, sitting on posts along the farm fences.

They – literally – are little owls; about half the size of ruru.

We created nest boxes for them and they love living in those apartments.

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