A few years ago, a naturalist in Redwood National Park observed the aftermath of a murderous encounter: a barred owl with a tuft of mottled feathers clinging to its talons flapping near a ...

Perhaps the most remarkable adaptation for silent flight is found in the unique structure of owl wing feathers. Unlike most birds whose wing feathers have smooth edges, owls possess specialized ...

MENASHA (WLUK) -- With spring in full swing, it is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Heckrodt Wetland Reserve covers 91-acres and is home to a variety of wildlife and four natural habitats.

A barred owl piqued the interest of wildlife students after making the Iowa State campus its home in late January. Etienne Pienaar, a graduate student in fisheries biology, first spotted the owl ...

as if someone had hastily glued fistfuls of feathers to a yearling bear, then propped the dazed beast in the tree.” Months later, after consulting with experts, he confirmed the bird’s ID: a Blakiston ...

“I had to do a lot of research because it’s a specific kind of owl, barred owls,” Lewis said. “So I had to find out what they need, how big they are and just how to accommodate the ...

The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) delivers a deep, resonant hooting that, while not mimicking human screams, can sound distinctly foreboding when heard in the darkness. The Barred Owl (Strix ...