Nothing is more exciting than lying in your tent and hearing the owls “talking” in the trees around you. In addition to the loud traditional pattern of hooting, which is a call that summons other nearby owls, they produce vocalizations in close proximity which sounds like amorous conversations. They have important adaptations that enable them to hunt in the dark. The placement of an owl’s ears, one more forward and higher and one more back and lower they are able to more closely pinpoint the location of scurrying prey in the dark. Their flight feathers are modified to muffle the sound of their flight, so their prey doesn’t know what “hit them”. They swallow their small prey whole and the bones are regurgitated as fur covered pellets. They can be seen in the early morning and more commonly near sunset as the light fades. The Great Horned Owl gets it’s name from modified feathers that resemble horns on the head.
This geocache is placed in Highlands Hammock State Park with the permission of park management. All locations must be approved by the Volunteer Geocache Coordinator Sarah Straub (DTISarah@gmail.com) and adhere to the guidelines set by the park for geocache placement.
Vehicles are not permitted to park on any roadway within the park boundary. All vehicles must park within designated parking areas. The park is open from 8:00AM until sundown, 365 days a year. The admission fees are as follows: $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle. $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass. Camping is available in the park as well.
Highlands Hammock State Park's Website
For more information about accessing cache locations please visit the ranger station to view a copy of Essential Eligibility Criteria for Geocaching at Highlands Hammock State Park.
Please remember to cache responsibly and stay on designated trails.