The Magnificent Great Gray Owl
As one of the largest owls in the world, this bird is truly magnificent! He’s dressed in a stately gray tweedish suit with a white bowtie at the neck.
Owls
Barred Owls!
A quick aid for identification are the Barred Owl’s big dark-brown eyes. From a distance, they look black and a little spooky. Most owls have large yellow eyes and a dark beak. Barred Owls have the opposite, dark eyes and a yellow beak.
Cute Little Saw-whet Owls
Although common, Northern Saw-whet Owls are so small, extremely nocturnal and secretive that we just don’t see them.
The Beautiful Barn Owls
If your interest is beautiful birds, don’t neglect the distinctly beautiful Barn Owl. As with many owls, they are nocturnal predators that aren’t often seen.
Do Hawks Come to Backyard Feeders?
Do hawks come to our backyard feeders? Well, yes, but not for the seed or berries. The most common hawks watching your feeder would be the Coopers Hawk or the Sharp-shinned Hawk. These two hawks are very similar woodland hawks and can come crashing through thick branches and bramble at lightning speed and then disappear with an unsuspecting backyard bird clutched firmly in his talons.
Thar be Snowy Owls!
The snowy owl is certainly among the most majestic birds of North America, and rightfully so! With a length up to 28 inches, and a wingspan of 54-66 inches, the snowy owl is one of the largest owls in the world. These Arctic birds are unmistakable in their beautiful white plumage.
Whoa! I think it’s an Owl!
Hey! What’s that big thing on the garage roof?” And then, “Whoa! I think it’s an owl.” … it’s the great horned owl. This is the most common owl in North America and it can make home in many and various habitats.