New Series on New England Owls
Owls are some of the most fascinating birds to watch. When we find them, they tend to sit still so that we can get a good look at them. Their large eyes and facial markings seem to give them personalities. Owls, as cute as they are, are powerful hunters that belong to the raptor class of birds, like hawks and eagles. Because many of them are nocturnal, it can be difficult for the average person to find owls. Several of the naturalist organizations in the area, however, have talented guides who organize owl spotting trips several times throughout the year. NH Audubon is one such organiztion.
Here’s a helpful guide to identifying three of New England’s owls: the boreal owl, the barred owl and the barn owl. This guide has videos of all three species and links to hear their calls. There is also a small slideshow which includes some pics of the barn owl in flight.