One evening last week I was serenaded by a screech owl. It reminded me how much I appreciate their call, something that could ...

The hooting of a great horned owl is an instantly recognizable sound and always sends shivers traveling along the spine. The after-dark calls of this large predatory bird also got me to thinking about ...

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 ...

An eastern Screech Owl emerges to a perch to await final nightfall to begin its hunting (Getty Images) This owl is one of the most common owl species that inhabits Virginia. The Eastern Screech Owl is ...

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 ...

Great horned owls have always symbolized wisdom, knowledge, and the afterlife. In the wild, they are fierce predators and even fiercer protectors of their young, and this maternal owl in the below ...