About 5 to 10 years ago, we normally heard owls sound in great numbers after midnight. It seems that owls population was “quite a lot” in that time.
Based on Google ID, the image of owl (Image 1) is identified as a Barred Owl with scientific name is Strix varia.
Even though the owls population is decreasing in our neighborhood recently, the barred owl is very common raptor in our city, Baton Rouge as of reported by LSU media (2021: LSU Researchers Study Baton Rouge Barred Owls).
They may live or be found in the nearby forest, city parks, big trees and even on the electric poles around our city.
In the nature, the owls may eat snakes, rabbits and creatures which are living in water such as craw-fish.
We know at our neighborhood that the owls consume rats, squirrels, mice and even pets like smaller dogs and cats.
Do you see owls at your neighborhood? How abundance?
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Around here they are not seen during the day and we rarely hear their hooting at night...
ReplyDeleteEating cats and dogs, I had never heard of such a thing!!
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About 5 to 10 years ago, we normally heard owls sound in great numbers after midnight. It seems that owls population was “quite a lot” in that time.
Nice post.
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I did see a few of them on our daily walk...but lots of squirrels..so that means there ain't plenty of owls around.
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ReplyDeleteGreat sightings, I love owls. The Barred Owl shot is awesome.
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We hear owls in our neighborhood but we've never spotted one. We've seen a few in the forest though and they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA barred owl only weighs around 18 ounces, much less than dogs or cats. Even the largest owl in North America isn’t that huge.No way would an owl try to eat a pet!
ReplyDeletesome neighbors worry with their kitty if barred owls presence.....
Delete# Just look at Google, the barred weight could reach more than 2 pounds..... kitty weight around 2 pounds....
## Owls can pick up their prey more than their size and weight
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About 5 to 10 years ago, we normally heard owls sound in great numbers after midnight. It seems that owls population was “quite a lot” in that time.
I consider myself the luckiest when I sight an owl. Great capture!
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Owls Population at our Neighborhood – Nature 53
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About 5 to 10 years ago, we normally heard owls sound in great numbers after midnight. It seems that owls population was “quite a lot” in that time.