The hoots of the great horned owl, the most common owl species in San Diego County, are something we hear throughout the year ...

It’s March. This is when I find myself torn between clinging to winter and beginning to look for signs of spring, for the forest to begin to shake off its winter torpor. A time to look for breeding ...

In my last column, I mentioned a just-for-fun goal of seeing or hearing 25 bird species in my yard in 2024 before the first day of spring. I came up just short, and one unexpected miss was Great ...

There are at least 250 species of owls in the world, but only a few are more commonly seen (and heard) in Northern California and across the United States. The most common owls you’ll encounter in ...

Great horned owls are the first bird species in Ohio to begin nesting, often laying eggs by late January. Great horned owls are more commonly heard than seen, with their call being a series of deep ...

Spotting an owl glide through the treetops is a thrilling experience, its silhouette a shadow against the twilight sky. A hallmark of owls is their completely silent flight. But when they do make ...

Arizona is home to a diverse array of owl species, each with its own unique characteristics and adaptations. One of the most notable owl species in Arizona is the great horned owl. With their large ...

There is a small park with big trees behind Debbie Garfield’s house in eastern Grand Junction where she likes to walk her dog and look at the birds. Earlier this month, Garfield got a treat as she ...

Hoot Owl Creek is a small tributary of the Russian River in Alexander Valley, northeast of Healdsburg. Presumably, you can sometimes hear the calling of owls there. A “hoot owl” can be one of several ...

Arizona is home to a diverse array of owl species, each with its own unique characteristics and adaptations. One of the most notable owl species in Arizona is the great horned owl. With their large ...