Hello Wild Side Readers!
If you caught my last post, you’ll know that this year’s Farm Science Review is virtual and all educational materials and presentations will be available starting next week. Check out my last post for more info and the schedule of Gwynne Conservation Area Presentations.
One of the Gwynne presentations is called Owls of Ohio. In the video I created, I promised to provide additional resources for attracting owls to your property. Below is a list of additional resources on owls. Enjoy!
OSU Extension Fact Sheet – Dead Trees for Wildlife
NC State Extension Working with Wildlife – Owls
Ohio Division of Wildlife Owls of Ohio Field Guide
Ohio Division of Wildlife Attracting Birds of Ohio – nest box plans for screech owl
Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s NestWatch – tips and plans for nest boxes for birds
Barn Owl Population Status Report
Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s All About Birds – more info about each owl species
Presentation on Dead Wood for Wildlife – Ohio Woodland Stewards’ Friday Escape to the Forest Webinar Series
General Management Recommendations for Forest & Open Habitats for Raptors (including owls)
Recommended Books:
- Hawks at a Distance – Jerry Liguori
- Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America
- Birds of the Prey of the Midwest Field Guide – Stan Tekiela
- Crossley’s ID Guide: Raptors – Richard Crossley
Marne Titchenell
Wildlife Program Specialist
In Ohio, short-eared owls can be seen during winter hunting over open fields and grasslands.