Retired game warden Jim Abrams considers the instinctual fear of darkness and the mysterious world of barred owls and their ...

As the sun sets and most of the natural world falls into slumber, owls rise to claim the night. These mysterious, wide-eyed ...

Zeus, a blind Western screech owl, was discovered injured and unable to fly in Central California. Diagnosed with capsular cataracts, his eyes now shimmer with star-like patterns. Unable to survive in ...

Image via Pexels Day-hunting and night-hunting owls have evolved dramatically different eye structures to match their hunting schedules. Diurnal (day-hunting) owls, such as the Northern Hawk Owl and ...

The owls feather adaptation allows them to fly “super” quietly giving them an edge over many night active prey animals that also have retinas packed with rods. An owl’s flight is almost undetectable.

Owls are creatures of the night, and their eyes are specially built for low-light hunting. Their retinas are packed with rod cells, which are highly sensitive to dim light.

A new study out of the Netherlands proposes that night owls may experience cognitive decline faster than early birds — but not because of their sleep times.

Farewell, Zeus: Wildlife Learning Center mourns ‘the owl with the starry eyes' Staff at the Sylmar animal center shared the news of the beloved bird's passing on social media.

Design and features The Night Owl Solar-Powered Battery Camera has the clean, utilitarian look you’d expect from a modern outdoor security cam.

When you need sleep depends on what’s called your chronotype—your body’s natural inclination towards certain times of day.

Ever notice how your night owl friend is always a bit moodier than your early bird buddy? Turns out there might be more to it than just morning grumpiness. Those late-night Netflix binges and ...

Parella’s Pals for February 28, 2025 features an owl at night by Charles Velky who attends Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School.