There's more to owl sounds than just “hoo, hoo”! Each owl species has its own unique calls — sometimes even more than one. Today, let’s dive into the fascinating sounds that Newton, our ambassador Eastern Screech-Owl will try and demonstrate. Eastern Screech-Owls have two main calls: A descending, almost horse-like whinny, which they use to defend their territories or an extended trill on a single pitch, which is used to attract mates and stay in touch with family members. (This is what you are

Training session with Hazel the Barn Owl 🦉 She is in the early stages of glove training, getting meatie treats for being relaxed on the trainer’s glove. Yum! Ashley, Senior Bird & Mammal Keeper is using treats and positive moments to glove train Hazel for her husbandry needs and for educational moments with our guests. Our Raptor Run 3K fun run is benefiting the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, like Hazel the Barn Owl. They do amazing work rehabbing birds of prey like owls and eagles, and educ

Lure training is important work as it helps highlight natural behaviors as well as provides important tools in the bird’s toolkit of confident, fluent skills. Here is burrowing owl Tina working on pouncing with a fake lizard that represents a potential prey item of burrowing owls. This little lady has some hops! | Avian Behavior Conservancy