Mama owl goes off on snake trying to enter nest box

Birdwatchers, delight, as you enjoy this video from Bird Cams:

“Watch this incredible footage of Dottie the female Texas Barn Owl defending her nest against a snake that attempted to enter the nest box!

“After all the drama the fourth owlet hatched … May 7.

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"The owlet is very small and the age gap is great between it and its oldest sibling. There is the possibility that the little one may not survive. " (Click here for more information.)"

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