In Ohio, at one point not too many years ago, Barn Owls were down to a handful of nesting pairs. Restoration efforts have raised that number somewhat, but these owls remain a remarkable sight in agricultural areas of the region.
One special memory I have is lying on the lawn of the old Student Union at the Ohio State University in the wee hours and staring up into the tall sycamores where bright street lights were illuminating a family of Barn Owls. The young birds were hissing and screaming while the parents flew in and out with refreshments. It lasted until a beat cop encouraged my fiance (now wife) and I to "move along." Honest, Officer, we weren't doing nuthin.'"
In Ohio, at one point not too many years ago, Barn Owls were down to a handful of nesting pairs. Restoration efforts have raised that number somewhat, but these owls remain a remarkable sight in agricultural areas of the region.
One special memory I have is lying on the lawn of the old Student Union at the Ohio State University in the wee hours and staring up into the tall sycamores where bright street lights were illuminating a family of Barn Owls. The young birds were hissing and screaming while the parents flew in and out with refreshments. It lasted until a beat cop encouraged my fiance (now wife) and I to "move along." Honest, Officer, we weren't doing nuthin.'"