Gift of the Gecko

Mr. Owl has started bringing more Mediterranean Geckos. These small pink geckos are an introduced species, that is now widespread in the southeastern US and many tropical areas. It is nocturnal and hangs around light fixtures, eating the insects that congregate. We like watching the geckos on our window screens hunting moths. Our owls use them as a major food source.

Nothing unusual transpired in the night. There were increased feedings. Mr. Owl has to bring all the food, as Mrs. Owl is only left the box about 3 times total, for fewer than 5 minutes each time. But his job is still relatively easy, as he is only feeding 2. In mid-April, he will be feeding up to 6, and those geckos will come in very handy.