OWLS -- SOUNDS OF NATURE

One of the things that should be on every researcher's list is becoming familiar with the wildlife in their research area. This not only includes what they are, but knowing their tracks and other signs. And knowing their sounds.

In this post I'm going to talk about owls. When February came along, several researchers started asking about owls. Not only what sounds they make, but are they active during the day. Answer : Yes. Owls are mostly active at night, but can be out and about during the day. February and March is the most active time as this is the mating season for owls. They will call out not only to attract a mate, but to warn other owls that the area belongs to them.  A "keep out" sign, warning other males that they need to keep going.

The other thing that hopefully most of us are aware of is that owls don't just "Hoot" or "Who-o-o-oo". Different breeds of owls will make different sounds. And yes, some of them really do resemble those that sasquatch may make. 

It is easy to go on the internet and search for sound tracks of owls.  It can be surprising just what sounds come out of some of these beautiful birds. Below are a few links to get you started. 


Eight Owls and their calls / Kees Vanger / 4-7-2018
https://youtu.be/5UFNa-dD2Po


Barred Owl amazing vocals / Andrew Manske / 4-24-2007
https://youtu.be/fppKGJD3Y6


Distinctive calls of Owls -- a sampler /  Cornell Lab of Ornithology / 11-26-2013
https://youtu.be/ezaBqCf0hv0


Enjoy your "lesson". [LOL]

Nancy

"I'll spark the thought; what you do with it is up to you."

illustration : "Intellectual Owl" by Mary Barrows, The Aspiring Illustrator.