Alors qu'il escaladait une falaise en Savoie, un grimpeur a fait une rencontre inattendue. Il a pris appui dans une prise où se trouvait un nid occupé par un oisillon chouette hulotte, une espèce protégée. Le grimpeur a aussitôt...
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A climbing club president found an owl nest when he stuck his hand inside a hand hold. It sounds like the hole is near the base of the mountain and is one that would see a lot of use by climbers in that area. The 2 other eggs are not expected to hatch. Warning signs were put up after officials closed the climbing area, and a camera was installed to monitor the owl, as it is a protected species.
Bonus Content: France has 9 types of owl, and it is a very nice variety!
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Bauges Massif (the general area of the nest)
A climbing club president found an owl nest when he stuck his hand inside a hand hold. It sounds like the hole is near the base of the mountain and is one that would see a lot of use by climbers in that area. The 2 other eggs are not expected to hatch. Warning signs were put up after officials closed the climbing area, and a camera was installed to monitor the owl, as it is a protected species.
Bonus Content: France has 9 types of owl, and it is a very nice variety!
Chouette = Owls with no visible ear tufts.
Hibou = Owls with visible ear tufts.