3 August 2023
August 4 yearly is Worldwide Owl Consciousness Day. Listed here are a some owls to get you prepared for tomorrow.
The three owls pictured right here stay in Pittsburgh’s metropolis parks however are arduous to search out in August. The most effective time of yr to see a great-horned owl, above, is in late winter or early spring. Steve Gosser photographed this one in Frick Park in April 2019.
Although barred owls have nested efficiently in Frick Park, I didn’t see any this yr. In July 2022 two kids ventured farther from their dad and mom at nightfall, photographed by Charity Kheshgi.
This roost on the primary path in Schenley Park was the perfect place to search out an jap screech-owl in winter, nevertheless it has not been used for a number of years. These days hear for offended songbirds to let you know concerning the owls. They instructed me the place to discover a younger jap screech-owl in early June.
Final week I discussed the Eurasian eagle-owl, Flaco, who lives in Central Park, NYC.
Pleased sixth month of freedom at this time to Flaco, the Central Park Eurasian eagle-owl. Once I noticed him hunt for presumably the primary time, I used to be shocked and glad. He hunts with ease now and I’m completely happy for his continued success and wellbeing! Photograph taken not too long ago after midnight.#birdcpp pic.twitter.com/RNirtnBjeG
— David Lei (@davidlei) August 2, 2023
This video historical past exhibits Flaco’s early days after he escaped from his enclosure final winter. He’s been thriving ever since.
p.s. For those who’re in Houston, TX go to the Worldwide Owl Heart for particular packages tomorrow.
(photographs by Steve Gosser, Charity Kheshgi and Benjamin Haake)
