Owls Articles & Videos

• Facts About the Canadian Tundra

  Two types of tundra exist: Arctic and Alpine tundra. Both feature extremely cold climates with short growing seasons and little rain. Careful treading to avoid destroying the fragile plant life needs to be exercised when hiking or exploring… read more

• Definition of "Tundra"

  The name "tundra" comes from the Finnish word "tunturi," meaning treeless plain. Tundras typically have extremely low temperatures, making them an ideal destination for extreme (and unique) travel and adventure. read more

• List of Plants & Animals in the Canadian Wilderness

  Exploring the Canadian wilderness requires self-sufficiency, preparation and an appreciation for the wondrous natural landscapes and animal and plant life that you see. Undiscovered areas abound, and explorers can go for a significant lengt… read more

• How to Use an Owl Call for Turkeys

  Calling turkeys is one of the most popular ways for hunters to target the wily birds. Hearing a turkey return a call is an exciting moment for most hunters, but also an indication that there are turkeys in the area. Hunters make use of a va… read more

• Screech Owl House Plan

  Screech owls are small owls. They will not bother pets, do not need to be fed and they will consume nuisance creatures, such as rodents and roaches. These owls are cavity dwellers. Where trees are absent or trimmed, there might be no home f… read more

• How to Identify Owl Pellets

  Owl pellets are bundles of indigestible material regurgitated by the bird after its gizzard processes the usable parts of prey. While other birds like hawks commonly produce pellets, those of owls are usually larger, with more bones and oth… read more

• What Are Owl Pellets?

  Owl pellets are found wherever there are owls. Dissecting owl pellets is one way to learn more about the wildlife in an area. In coastal areas, owls eat fish, while on the plains, they eat rodents. Science classes dissect owl pellets as do… read more

• How to Make a Barn Owl Nesting Box

  A barn owl is rare sight to see. It's even more rare if one decides to live on your property. But building a nest box can attract them, which will be beneficial for you (to get rodents out of your barn) and beneficial to the owl (which now… read more

• How to Spot a Bard Owl

  Barred Owls (Strix varia) mostly live in forested areas and are a large-sized, chunky owl with dark eyes. If you will be walking or hiking in a forested area in the United States or Canada, you may be able to spot one using the following ti… read more

• Types of Owls in East Texas

  Of the 15 types of owls that can be found in Texas, several reside in the eastern portion of the state. These birds of prey subsist on small mammals, lizards, frogs, other birds, and reptiles. Owls are skilled hunters, and most are nocturna… read more

• Types of Owls in North America

  Owls are predatory birds. As a general group, owls share many characteristics. Most types are opportunistic hunters, feeding on prey as small as a spider or large as a fox. Owls have large eyes, rigid feathers, excellent nighttime vision, a… read more

• Facts About the Tundra

  Tundra describes an area where there are few if any trees and the temperatures are cold. The term tundra normally brings to mind the area that occurs in the northern hemisphere above the tree line in places, such as Siberia, Canada and Alas… read more

• How to Spot a Barred Owl

  The barred owl is also commonly called a hoot owl or swamp owl. It is a carnivorous bird of prey that inhabits every state east of the Mississippi River and also portions of the northwest. The barred owl is grayish-brown in color with a ser… read more