If a mysterious trill catches your attention in the night, bear in mind the spooky sound may come from an owl no bigger than a pint glass. Common east of the Rockies in woods, suburbs, and parks, the Eastern Screech-Owl is found wherever trees are, and they’re even willing to nest in backyard nest boxes. These supremely camouflaged birds hide out in nooks and tree crannies through the day, so train your ears and listen for them at night. Learn more about this bird and others at All About Birds, a website by Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
This Winter Is For The Birds!
New York State Parks are great places to encounter birds in the winter – to celebrate the season, we bring you this mini-series. If you see any birds during your visit, let us know in the logs!