We've got an owl!

Justaysam · Post by **Justaysam** » Feb 21, 2006 5:40 pm

The people next door have a box up in a tree for wood ducks. They said they never have had one, but there is an owl in the box! Every time I try to sneak and get his picture, he sticks his head back in. It is the cutest thing, looks like a little brown kitten poking it's head out.

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Feb 21, 2006 9:28 pm

Awwwww!! How cute sounding!! I hope you able to get a picture of him!!

Snow · Post by **Snow** » Feb 21, 2006 9:31 pm

Oh cool - is it a Screech Owl?

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Feb 21, 2006 11:47 pm

Guessing a screech owl also. I doubt any other owl could get in the hole unless the tree rats opened it up.

petal*pusher · Post by **petal*pusher** » Feb 22, 2006 9:51 am

Bet it's a screech owl too!

My Dad built a flicker house to hang up high in the old walnut tree when I was a youngin'.....a screech owl took possession before the flickers even had a chance!

You'll love the evening calls!......p

Annie · Post by **Annie** » Feb 22, 2006 10:36 am

Oh I love those lil screech owls!! We had a few when I was a youngun too. Yeah wait until ya hear it

If ya haven't already. Not the prettiest song

patsue53 · Post by **patsue53** » Feb 22, 2006 4:02 pm

Justaysam · Post by **Justaysam** » Feb 22, 2006 5:47 pm

Yes, the man told me it's a screech owl. I have not seen him today. I'll try to get his pic and post it.

PeggyC · Post by **PeggyC** » Feb 22, 2006 5:56 pm

Cool! I can't wait to see your pics!

Tundra_Queen · Post by **Tundra_Queen** » Mar 20, 2006 3:21 am

A screech owl? How

is that?? I'm so jealous, here I live way up north and don't get any kewl critters like that!

Hubs said when he was a boy and his parents lived in this house his dad found a snowy owl in the driveway. Can't remember the ret of the story but think it was hurt or cold or something. I can't imagine seeing a owl, I think they are so pretty.

Debbie

Justaysam · Post by **Justaysam** » Mar 20, 2006 10:45 am

The lady next door has not seen him in the box since! I hope I didn't scare him off. There was a falcon out back in the easement, up on a branch in a dead tree, they think the owl sighted him, and left. They are suppose to be equal in the animal world, and they were not sure if this is what frightened him off or not. I am hopeing he is out scouting for a mate and will bring it back and lay eggs in the box. Wishful thinking on my part, we will see.

growlove · Post by **growlove** » Mar 25, 2006 5:03 pm

Just had to comment about the owl in the wood duck house. Last year I was so disappointed when one took over our house as I love the gentle wood ducks, but found on the forum, most folks preferred the owl. I got several pictures of the little screech owl with my camcorder, but never heard his call. Had heard they have a rather eerie sound. Mary

Hallson Gardens

We've got an owl!

We've got an owl!

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