Owls are some of the most fascinating creatures to study in the world of birds. During this community hike, traverse the forests of Woodard Bay in search of owls and their signs, while learning about the various species of owls in our region.

Learning Objectives / What will participants discover on this session?

• The different species of owls and their sizes in our region

• The behavior and specialties of owls, including hunting prowess and their attributes

• How to find different types of owls, what habitats they utilize

• What tracks and signs owls leave behind

• Spotting owls by sight and sound

• Owl feathers and understanding how to identify them

What should participants bring on this outing?

• Rain gear and comfortable layers for all weather conditions

• Waterproof boots / comfortable footwear

• Water / snacks if desired

• Binoculars (if you have some)

• Field guides / note pads (optional for additional study)

• Download the Merlin birding app (Free, but great resource!)

• Latex or nitrile throw away gloves (to dissect owl pellets we may discover)

Accessibility
We’ll cover about 2 miles on this hike. We’ll move slowly to make sure we can get to know our neighbors and notice what we’re seeing outside.

Rain and cold temperatures will require warm layers. We will have 1-2 spare pairs of binoculars participants can borrow.