How to Find an Owl's Nest

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use the internet or a good birding book to find out what kinds of owls live in your area.

   Tree groves are good spots. ,, You can hear these in daylight but they are easier to hear at night. ,, Any of these might make a good owl nest. , Be patient.
   
   Create a way to remember which trees have already been studied. ,, In the daytime, they will be sleeping close to their babies on nearby branches or in the nest itself if the babies are very young. ,,
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   Step 2: Use a map of your area to find potential habitats.

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   Step 3: Choose a nearby habitat to explore being careful not to trespass.

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   Step 4: You can start your search at night or in the daytime.

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   Step 5: Walk into the grove listening carefully for any hoot-hoot-hoot-hoot sounds.

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   Step 6: Choose a tree and check the bottom of the trunk all the way around for signs of owl pellets or white owl excrement.

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   Step 7: When you spot excrement

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   Step 8: move your eyes slowly up the tree looking for unusual trunk formations

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   Step 9: broken branches or natural indentations in the trunk.

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    Step 10: Continue searching around and up the tree trunks for signs of owl nests.

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    Step 11: If you're lucky and find a nest

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    Step 12: chances are you'll see your new owl friend or friends in it.

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    Step 13: You might see one or both of the owl parents nearby.

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    Step 14: Study and enjoy your discovery being careful not to disturb them.

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    Step 15: Come back a few more times to monitor their growth and progress.

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