With fall's arrival comes the trill of the Eastern Screech Owl—establishing territories and preparing for the upcoming breeding season. That’s exactly what you’re hearing from our ambassador owl, Newton. This time of year, pairs may begin roosting together in tree hollows or dense foliage. Mating doesn’t occur until March, but the groundwork is already underway. Screech owls are skilled and versatile hunters. From swooping down from high perches to quietly walking along the ground—or even fishin

Teamwork Helps A Screech Owl Return Home part 2/2 On a warm spring evening, this Eastern Screech Owl eagerly launched into the skies as she returned to her home territory. Making a beautiful turn and ascending into the treetops, she happily perched on a nearby branch. Home again. Teamwork helped make this possible. Support from many of you and collaboration with wildlife veterinarian, Dr Bakken, helped this owl return home. A habitat with an abundance of trees, understory bushes and shrubs, and

Eastern screech owl calling in Florida | Harry Collins Photography