Calling in barred owls and striking up turkey gobbles is surprisingly straightforward if you follow these tips ...

CHAMPAIGN -- “Birds of omen, dark and foul,” wrote Sir Walter Scott about owls, once considered harbingers of doom, death, and destruction. In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches and an ...

Q:My son and I are fascinated by owls and would really like to see more of them. What owls might we see in the metro area and where should we look for them? A: Two things clue us in that an owl is in ...

Humans aren’t the only ones with romance on their minds in February. This is the month when many species of owls, including the eastern screech owl, embark on their pair-bonding and courtship rituals.

Last month, I observed a bird on my property that had never been seen or heard there before. As I was getting ready for bed, I heard an owl calling from the forest in my yard. I hear owls frequently ...