Jim and Janet Colflesh usually walk the Union Canal Towpath every other day to get some exercise and do some nature watching. On Jan. 13, the retirees were on a mission. A friend had photographed a ...

It’s 2 a.m. on Easter morning, and I’m awakened by "Hoo ho-hoo? Hoo hooo." The cadence is like, “Who’s awake? Me, too.” I open my window. The night is still. For certain, a great horned owl is calling ...

Great horned owls are the first bird species in Ohio to begin nesting, often laying eggs by late January. Great horned owls are more commonly heard than seen, with their call being a series of deep ...

There is a small park with big trees behind Debbie Garfield’s house in eastern Grand Junction where she likes to walk her dog and look at the birds. Earlier this month, Garfield got a treat as she ...

A great-horned owl surveys its Maine forest territory, a fearless predator whose piercing eyes and commanding presence inspire awe and respect. Credit: Courtesy of Bob Duchesne Every Halloween, I ...

Large as a table lamp and topped with two pointy tufts resembling Batman ears, the great horned owl is easy to identify. But it’s so not easy to see. Secretive, guarded and well-camouflaged among ...

A great horned owl family has made a nest in Schenley Park, attracting bird enthusiasts. Experts advise maintaining a respectful distance and leaving pets at home when observing the owls. PITTSBURGH ― ...

Multiple owl species live quietly among us — often unseen, almost always unheard. And in a few weeks, the Santa Barbara community will gather to honor one in particular. On February 7, the Santa ...