Ever sat outside at night, heard a weird noise from the woods, and thought, “Is that a dog barking out there?” Turns out, sometimes it’s actually an owl. A few owls out there really do make calls that sound a lot like dogs. The Barking Owl, which lives in Australia and some parts of New…
Ever notice owls getting chatty when September rolls around? It’s not just your imagination. Owls hoot in September mostly to claim territory and gear up for their late-winter breeding season. They start calling early to set up their homes and warn rivals to back off. September matters a lot to owls. You’ll probably hear males…
Ever sat outside at dusk and heard that haunting hoot? If you’re in the UK, chances are you’ve wondered what’s going on up in those trees. Owls hoot to talk, claim their turf, and find a mate. That hooting keeps them connected with each other and lets rivals know they’re not welcome. You’ll mostly catch…
Ever wondered if owls actually build their own nests or just take over someone else’s hard work? You’re definitely not the only one thinking about it. Owls have a reputation for being clever and adaptable, but when it comes to nesting, most owls don’t bother building their own nests—they usually reuse or “borrow” nests made…
Ever wondered what owls munch on in the UK? Well, most of the time, you’ll find them going after small mammals—think voles, mice, and shrews. Barn owls, in particular, love these little critters the most. Owls don’t stick to just one menu, though. They switch things up depending on what’s around in their habitat. You…
Ever wondered which demon people associate with owls? The answer usually points to Stolas, a name that pops up a lot in demonology circles. Stolas, often called the Owl Demon, shows up as an owl in old stories—representing wisdom, sure, but also a much darker kind of knowledge. Folks have written about him in grimoires…
Ever hear that soft “who who who” drifting through the night and wonder which owl is behind it? You’re definitely not the only one. That classic hoot usually comes from either the Barred Owl or the Great Horned Owl. Barred Owls and Great Horned Owls use their “who who who” calls to talk with each…
Owls have this mysterious vibe, right? They hunt mostly at night, so it’s natural to wonder if your chickens are at risk. Yep, owls can eat chickens, especially when your birds are roosting and not paying attention. Not every owl is a problem—usually, it’s the bigger ones like the great horned owl that go after…
Spotting an owl feels mysterious, right? You might catch yourself wondering if it means bad luck. Honestly, whether an owl signals bad luck or not really depends on what you believe or what you grew up hearing. Most of the time, though, owls aren’t a sign of bad luck at all. People often think of…
Ever wondered if an owl could actually pick up your 10-pound cat? You’re definitely not the only one. Lots of pet owners worry about big owls swooping down and grabbing their pets right out of the yard. Owls are strong hunters, but they do have limits to what they can carry. Great horned owls and…