FOOTAGE · SK-WL-039

Tawny Owl Chick Preening Inside Natural Willow Nest Cavity

Name: Tawny Owl Chick Preening Inside Natural Willow Nest Cavity
Uploaded: 2026-08-19T22:00:00+02:00
Duration: 20 s
Description: A young tawny owl (Strix aluco) preens its soft down while resting inside its natural nest cavity in an old willow tree. Positioned higher and more openly in the hollow, the chick's entire head and both eyes are clearly visible as it uses its beak to groom its plumage. The weathered wood and sheltered interior of the cavity provide natural context for this intimate view of nestling behaviour.

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) filmed in Slovakia.

Footage description

A young tawny owl (Strix aluco) preens its soft down while resting inside its natural nest cavity in an old willow tree. Positioned higher and more openly in the hollow, the chick's entire head and both eyes are clearly visible as it uses its beak to groom its plumage. The weathered wood and sheltered interior of the cavity provide natural context for this intimate view of nestling behaviour.

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Asset ID: SK-WL-039
Species: Tawny Owl
Scientific name: Strix aluco
Behaviour: Nestling preening / plumage maintenance / grooming / nest cavity activity
Location: Slovakia · forest
Duration: 20 s
Licensing master: DCI 4K · 4096x2160 · horizontal
Original capture: DCI 4K · 4096×2160 · available on request
Collection: —

Original camera source is retained in the Silent Spoor archive and can be supplied on request where required by the production workflow.

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