When we do our routine activities at night we sometimes meet the wild creatures of the dark hours. Most are mammals. Few of them are birds, but owls are the exception. Six species occur regularly in ...

Of all the bird sounds we hear in our region during winter, the call of the western screech owl may be the most bizarre. Despite the owl’s name, it doesn’t screech, nor does it go hoo-hoo-hoo. Instead ...

Video by @cincinnatizooSound on! Sassafras making everyone aware this morning that this is his territory! He is a ten year old screech owl. Both males and female screech owls will vocalize. Screech ...

POWHATAN, Va. (WRIC) — Take a nighttime stroll under the haunting glow of a full moon and learn about different owl calls at Powhatan State Park in late October. The walk will be held at the park — ...

One group of birds simultaneously fascinates while remaining nearly unknown in practice: the owls. Owls are not uncommon in Marin. Many neighborhoods are home to great horned owls, screech and barn ...