Tawny Owl Outdoor Nest Box

A Tawny Owl Home in the Forest

This camera frames a purpose-built nest box fixed to the trunk of a tall tree, the chosen breeding site of a tawny owl pair that returns to the woods of De Mortel year after year. The dark wooden box, its round entrance hole and weathered timber are the constant stage for one of Europe's most elusive woodland birds.

Wildlife in De Mortel

Set deep in the temperate woodland of North Brabant, the surrounding trees and undergrowth shelter the owls and the wider community of forest wildlife that shares the site. The quiet setting lets viewers follow the rhythm of a wild nest from a respectful distance.

An Infrared View

An infrared lens renders the scene in crisp monochrome so the owl can be watched without disturbance, and a picture-in-picture inset follows the chamber inside the box. A burned-in clock keeps every observation anchored to real time.

A Community-Funded Window

This live broadcast is fully crowdfunded by the viewers who love it, an open invitation to share in the natural drama of a tawny owl nest and the living forest of De Mortel.