On the chilly morning of Dec. 5, Alex Patton headed into a coffee shop in Utica. On his way out, he glanced across the nearby stream and noticed the bird in the accompanying photo. Sharp-eyed ...

The western screech owl’s bill is blackish or dark gray at the base, but gray-plumaged individuals are otherwise nearly identical in appearance and habits to the Eastern gray morph birds.

It’s difficult to ID Eastern and Western screech-owl species—location is your best bet. Hear their call and learn about their size and nests.

Visitors to the annual two-day event can learn about those unique birds of prey, see some up close and build a nest box for ...

It had no injuries, according to police. The owl appears to be an eastern screech owl, a species native to Virginia. The name comes from their call, which is a screeching noise.

Ahead of the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center's annual Owl Prowl on Feb. 21, here are some facts about these fascinating ...