Cool critters: This adorable tiny owl doesn’t give a hoot
Among the smallest owl species in North America, the saw-whet is the size of a smartphone topped with a ping-pong ball. With ...
The Morning Journal9d
Lorain County Metro Parks hosts monthly Tiny Talons storytime
Lorain County Metro Parks hosts a monthly Tiny Talons storytime on Wednesdays at Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road ...
The South African on MSN4d
Do owls make poor pets?
While the idea of owning a pet owl may be appealing, the reality is quite different—they are wild creatures with needs that ...
Silent and deadly, barn owls become farmers’ best friends in California pest control
Davis, a farmer and entrepreneur, has developed a newfound respect for the winged assassins after installing an owl box on his Madera County almond ranch. He was so impressed with the efficiency of ...
The Fresno Bee17d
Silent and deadly, barn owls become farmers’ best friends in California pest control
Flying silently through Nick Davis’ almond orchard, a barn owl swoops through the blossoming trees, listening for the slightest rustling of what could be its next meal. With one-inch talons and ...
Non-profit ‘Talon Ridge Raptor Institute’ working to conserve birds of prey in NETN
A new non-profit named Talon Ridge Raptor Institute (TRRI) has been established in the region to assist in conservation ...
With the Absolute Universe Expanding, Where’s Robin?
The Absolute Universe is expanding, with Absolute Flash, Absolute Martian Manhunter, and Absolute Green Lantern about to join the library of Absolute DC books. Meanwhile, Absolute Superman, Absolute ...
Juneau Empire25d
On the Trails: Three small owls
We have three small owls that share a lot of characteristics ... of prey presence and then swooping down to grab prey in their talons. Their prey is mainly small mammals, with some birds, insects ...