Owls use birdhouses, too
Published: December 2, 2008
Birdwatching tips from Birder's World magazine
WAUKESHA, Wis. — All birdwatchers know that bluebirds, chickadees, wrens, and other small birds live happily in nest boxes, but they're not the only ones. Several owls nest in homemade birdhouses, too.
Providing a nest box is one of the best ways to attract the nocturnal birds to your yard. And early winter — right now — is the perfect time to get started.
"Most owls seldom build their own nests," said Birder's World Editor Chuck Hagner. "Great Horned and Long-eared Owls prefer abandoned crow and hawk nests. But Barred, Barn, Northern Saw-whet, Boreal, and screech-owls all nest in tree cavities and birdhouses. And the houses are easy to make and fun to watch."
Birder's World magazine editors are available to comment on hosting owls. To request an interview, please contact Matt Quandt at 262.798.6484 or mquandt@kalmbach.com.
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