Owl Pellet

Today we decided to take apart an owl pellet that my grandad found. Owl pellets are regurgitated and contain all the animals’ parts that they can’t digest. They normally contain bone, teeth, hair and feathers of various animals eaten by the owls.

First I soaked it in water, Then I put a few drops of disinfectant in. Then I carefully pulled it apart.

We found loads of feathers and a few bones. It was quite disappointing because I thought we would at least get a skull. :-( It was more interesting then I thought it would be.

Here are a few of the bones that we found.

We are hoping to find another pellet soon which might have more it in. :)

Comments

  1. Northern Mamma2 June 2015 at 18:42

    That is some great investigating Abbie. What do you think those small bones belong to?

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    1. Abbie 27 June 2015 at 19:19

      a bird, as all the rest was feathers! ;)

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  2. Abbie 2 June 2015 at 18:59

    A small bird I would say 'cos' there was mainly feathers, no fur.

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  3. Abbie 2 June 2015 at 19:13

    Just realised that this is our #30DaysWild for today as well

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  5. Sage Cottage IOW2 June 2015 at 20:25

    Fab! It's really interesting. I would love to see one in real life if only I had a stronger stomach! (Hence the after dinner comment lol)

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    1. Abbie 2 June 2015 at 20:29

      I thought it was going to be as gross as anything but it wasn't that bad, and yeah it was interesting

      Abbie

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  6. Northern Mamma3 June 2015 at 20:41

    well done I fink you are great.

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