It’s no secret that owls are a hot topic in the bird world. These birds of prey are fascinating, unique and rarely seen due to their nocturnal tendencies. Owls aren’t clamoring for a spot at feeders ...

Researchers have long divided humanity into two simple camps: the early risers and the late sleepers. You were either a morning lover or a morning hater. But according to a groundbreaking study of ...

EMPIRE, MI -- Some of Michigan’s most majestic birdwatching happens when everything else falls silent, in which case nature enthusiasts can partake in bird-listening. The winter is the best time to ...

Who wants to see an owl? Who wants to hear an owl? Who wants to build homes for owls in Ohio? Who? Who? Who? One of the best ways to do that is to build an owl nesting box, and it's easier than you ...

In your backyard or at a campsite, you may hear some interesting coos and even screeches in the night. With their beautiful arrangements of feathers, silent flight, 270-degree swiveling necks and big ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The barred owl is one of several species of nocturnal birds in Iowa that may be decreasing, according to survey results from the ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ results from 2025 moonlit surveys of owls and nightjars show ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ results from 2025 moonlit surveys of owls and nightjars show that some of the bird populations are declining. DNR’s Monitoring of Owls and Nightjars, or MOON, ...

The barred owl is one of several species of nocturnal birds in Iowa that may be decreasing, according to survey results from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. (Photo by Lane Wintermute/USFWS) ...