Owls
Eastern screech owl © Rod Delano
Although owls are among the best-known birds in folklore and literature, they remain something of a mystery to most people. It is not surprising, since they are mainly nocturnal (active at night) and hide by day. Plus, with 14 different bones in their neck, owls can turn their heads nearly three-quarters of the way around. Learn More
There are eight owl species that you may spot in Massachusetts. They’re found in all sorts of habitats, including dense forests, wood lots, swamps, marshes, grasslands, and even residential neighborhoods. Learn More about the different species and listen to their calls
Upcoming Owl Programs
Blue Hills Trailside Museum - October 18, 2018, 10:15am - 11:15am
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary - October 18, 2018, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary - October 19, 2018, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Museum of American Bird Art - October 20, 2018, 10:00am - 11:00am
Joppa Flats Education Center - October 24, 2018, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - October 24, 2018, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary - October 24, 2018, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary - October 24, 2018, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Blue Hills Trailside Museum - October 25, 2018, 10:30am - 11:15am
Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary - October 26, 2018, 6:00pm - 7:30pm