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Barn Owl with Rat. Image via Unsplash The Barn Owl (Tyto alba), one of the most widespread owl species globally, is often called the “silent hunter” for good reason. Rather than hooting, Barn Owls ...
Owls Fly Almost Silently (image credits: unsplash) You might never hear an owl coming until it’s right above you. Their feathers are uniquely designed to muffle sound, with comb-like edges that break ...
PENTICTON - You don’t often see them since they are most active at night, but if you live near them, you’ve likely heard their familiar calls through the Okanagan’s warm summer nights.South ...
Great horned owls like to roost near tree trunks on trees that provide a lot of cover, such as dense evergreens. This helps hide them from predators. Barn owls earn their name from their common ...
A great horned owl family has made a nest in Schenley Park, attracting bird enthusiasts. Experts advise maintaining a respectful distance and leaving pets at home when observing the owls ...
Knowski was commissioned to paint a poster in the "Just Around the Corner Along the South Shore Line” series, an ongoing project of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority.
Karla Kinstler adopted Alice, a great horned owl, after she fell from her nest as an owlet and broke her wing in 1997. The centerpiece of the International Festival of Owls just laid an egg at 12 ...
The Golden Gate Bird Alliance reports that Great Horned Owl populations have increased across San Francisco over the last 50 years. They say the city's rodents may be appealing to the birds.
Bucklin added that great horned owls are sensitive to the presence of other animals that might be predators to them, like dogs. He advised anyone visiting the owls to leave their pets at home.