In the summer of 1996, I participated as a graduate student in a tropical biodiversity and evolution course in Costa Rica. As we were driving to the Palo Verde Research Station near the Pacific Ocean, ...

My love affair with owls bloomed slowly. In fact, until recently, they terrified me—I wanted to be nowhere near their hooked beaks, sharp talons and wide eyes. My phobia peaked when I shared a ...

The Northern Saw-whet Owl is the only local owl I’ve never seen, but just knowing this cool-looking owl is out there is good enough. At night they keep busy hunting in conifer forest and riparian ...

If you've never heard a barn owl screech, you may not realize just how loud they can be. In a room full of volunteers and conservation officials, the fledglings inside a Bois D'Arc Conservation Area ...

Arizona is home to a diverse array of owl species, each with its own unique characteristics and adaptations. One of the most notable owl species in Arizona is the great horned owl. With their large ...

The great horned owl is one of the most of common owls living in North Carolina, and chances are you've heard their deep hoots echoing through the night. But maybe you've never hear what their chicks ...

On the chilly morning of Dec. 5, Alex Patton headed into a coffee shop in Utica. On his way out, he glanced across the nearby stream and noticed the bird in the accompanying photo. Sharp-eyed Patton ...

Q. Are snowy owls common around the Forks area? I've only seen three in my life, and two of those were last week alone. A. Snowy owls aren't uncommon around Grand Forks in the winter, although some ...

Kirsten Mathisen was walking alone in the woods by her Hansville, Wash., home when she was attacked. There was no warning. Her attacker was fast and silent, but left its mark. "It felt like getting ...