The Owls Collection
Owls — 50 field notes
Barn owls, great horneds, barred owls, saw-whets — natural history, behaviour, anatomy, and state-by-state guides to every owl you might find in North America.
Owls by state
- Owls in North Carolina: The 6 Species You'll Actually See North Carolina hosts six regularly-occurring owl species across the Blue Ridge, Piedmont and coastal…
- 9 Owls in Oklahoma From the expansive Great Plains to the thick forests of eastern Oklahoma, a diverse collection of ow…
- Owls in Hawaii: Just 2 Species Amid the tropical splendor of Hawaii, with its lush rainforests, rugged volcanic landscapes, and bre…
- 9 Owls in Illinois: Species and Sounds Amid the diverse terrains of Illinois, from its rolling prairies to its deciduous forests and extens…
- 9 Owls in Massachusetts: Species and Sounds Within the diverse habitats of Massachusetts, from its thick forests to its coastal areas and marshl…
- 12 Owls in New Mexico Amidst the diverse landscapes of New Mexico, from its arid deserts to its pine forests and high moun…
- 8 Owls in Connecticut: Species and Sounds In the midst of Connecticut's vibrant ecosystems, from its dense woodlands to its meandering rivers …
- 8 Owls in Delaware Across the varied habitats of Delaware, from its sprawling forests to its serene coastal wetlands, a…
- 8 Owls in Florida: Species and Where to See Them In the rich and varied ecosystems of Florida, spanning from its sun-drenched beaches to its dense fo…
Barn owl
- Barn Owl Nesting: Box Specs, Sites, and What Actually Works Barn Owls don't build nests - they lay eggs on a layer of regurgitated pellets inside a dark cavity.…
- How Barn Owls Hunt Barn owls, often cloaked in moonlit hues, are among nature's most proficient nocturnal hunters. Thei…
- Barn Owl Symbolism Across Cultures IWith their heart-shaped faces, silent flight, and mysterious nocturnal habits, barn owls have long …
- Barn Owls: Habits and Identification Barn owls, often referred to as the "ghosts of the night," are mysterious and captivating creatures.…
- How Climate Change Impacts Barn Owls Barn Owls, with their heart-shaped faces and haunting calls, have long been entwined in our stories,…
- Barn Owl Conservation: Threats and How to Help With their ghostly appearance and silent flight, Barn Owls are iconic representatives of the night. …
- History And Evolution Of Barn Owls Learn about the fascinating history and evolution of Barn Owls with this informative product. Delve …
- Feeding Barn Owls: What They Eat Barn owls, those ethereal hunters of the night, have specific owl dietary requirements that fuel the…
- Migration Patterns Of Barn Owls With a ghostly appearance and silent flight, barn owls have been subjects of wonder and intrigue for…
- Predators and Threats Facing Barn Owls Barn owls, with their iconic heart-shaped faces and ghostly calls, are revered hunters of the night …
Owl anatomy & behaviour
- Owl Eyes: Anatomy of the Best Night Vision in the Bird World Owl eyes are tubes, not spheres. They can't move. The bird turns its whole head instead. A naturalis…
- Largest Owls In this article, you will discover fascinating facts about the largest owl species in the world. We …
- Differences Between Male and Female Owls Owls, those enigmatic creatures of the night, have always been objects of fascination and curiosity.…
- Digestion in Owls: From Swallowed Mouse to Bone Pellet An owl swallows prey whole and ejects the indigestible parts as a pellet 6-10 hours later. A natural…
- Owl Beak: Anatomy and How Owls Use It Owls are typically recognized for their large, penetrating eyes and their impressive wingspan. Howev…
- Owl Behavior: Hunting, Calls, and Courtship Owls, those silent sentinels of the night, have fascinated us for generations with their distinctive…
- Owl Ears: How Owls Hear Prey in the Dark Amidst the vast tapestry of nocturnal sounds, owls have honed an incredible ability to pinpoint the …
- Owl Feathers: The Secret to Silent Flight Owls are not just known for their keen eyesight and nocturnal habits; they're also renowned for thei…
- Owl Feet and Talons: The Anatomy of Silent Killers A naturalist's read on owl foot anatomy - the zygodactyl grip, the locking tendon, the talon-strengt…
- Owl Mating: Courtship, Pair Bonds, and Breeding Season A naturalist's read on how owls actually pair, court, and breed - the calls, the food gifts, the ear…
- Types of Owls: 19 Species Found Across the United States From the 5-inch Elf Owl to the 25-inch Great Grey, the US holds 19 owl species. A naturalist's read …
More owl notes
- Can Swans See in the Dark? Better Than Us, Not Like an Owl Swans have good low-light vision - much better than humans - but they're not true nocturnal birds. T…
- Are Owls Bad Luck? Folklore vs Field Reality A naturalist's look at three thousand years of owl folklore: where the bad-luck myth came from, why …
- Are Owls Dangerous to Humans? The Honest Answer Owls almost never attack humans, but when they do it's almost always nest defence by Great Horned, B…
- When to Put Up an Owl Box: Timing for North American Owls A naturalist's guide to the right time to install an owl nest box - late autumn for most species, be…
- How to Keep Squirrels Out of an Owl Nest Box The five things that actually keep squirrels out of an owl nest box - pole choice, baffle type, heig…
- How To Build A Barred Owl Nesting Box If you're interested in providing a safe haven for Barred Owls to nest and raise their young, you've…
- Baby Owls: How Owlets Grow Up Soft, fluffy, and with eyes filled with wonder, baby owls — or owlets — are a heartwarming sight. Wh…
- Do Owls Blink? How Owl Eyes Work IOwls, with their vast, enigmatic eyes, often seem to gaze with unbroken intensity. This leads many …
- Do Owls Come Out During the Day? Owls, with their soulful eyes and hushed presence, are often associated with the cloak of night. But…
- How to Rehydrate a Dehydrated Owl While owls are adept at managing life in the wild, they sometimes encounter challenges, such as dehy…
- Mexican Spotted Owl Residing deep in the canyons and forests of the American Southwest and Mexico, the Mexican Spotted O…
- Northern Pygmy Owl: Tiny Forest Predator Amidst the dense forests of North America hides a diminutive yet tenacious predator – the Northern P…
- Northern Saw-whet Owl: The Forest's Little Phantom The nocturnal orchestra of the forest is vast and varied, but few notes are as intriguing as the hig…
- How Owls Interact with Other Species At night, when the world seems calm, and most creatures are nestled in slumber, the forest is alive …
- The Scops Owl: Facts, Size, and Identification Of the many owl species that grace our planet, the Scops Owl stands out, not for its size but for it…
- The Short-Eared Owl: A Field Guide The Short-Eared Owl, with its distinctive appearance and unusual habits, stands as a captivating fig…
- The Long-Eared Owl: Facts and Identification Distinguished by its prominent ear tufts and penetrating gaze, the Long-Eared Owl remains one of the…
- Do Owls Attack Cats and Dogs? While owls are more commonly known for hunting small rodents and birds, there is anecdotal evidence …
- Do Owls Have Ears? One of the most distinctive features of owls is their eyes, which are large and round, giving them e…
- Why Are Hawks Afraid of Owls? Hawks are predators, and they have many enemies. One of their most feared predators is the owl. Owls…