Wildlife Deep Dives

Why Are Barn Owls And Farmers Best Friends?

We love Barn Owls because they are important allies to farmers. They are natural pest control. Farmers often face the challenge of rodents destroying their crops. Animals like voles can easily go undetected, explode in number, and wreak havoc on root systems from underground.

by OBDKon January 07, 2022

Have you shied away from dissection activities?

Dissection gives your child the chance to learn new skills – these activities challenge their observational, dissection, identification, and problem-solving skills. It also allows them the opportunity to learn more about a specific animal – especially about their skeletons and organs.

by OBDKon January 05, 2022

Deep Dive - Northern Pygmy Owl

They’re small, standing between 6 and 7 inches tall and weighing only 2-2.5 ounces. Their wingspans are around 15 inches. Females will be larger than males. Their range is between Alaska, British Columbia, California, Arizona, and into the Northern areas of Mexico.

Meet the Northern Pygmy Owl.

by OBDKon January 03, 2022

What Can Owls Teach Us In the New Year?

The start of a new year is always exciting. It’s a chance to start fresh, make resolutions, and go into the new year with new energy. Here are some things to remember heading into 2022, straight from the wisest ones we know – owls, of course!

by OBDKon January 01, 2022

Deep Dive - Elf Owls

Elf owls are the smallest owls in North America. They are grayish brown, with yellow eyes, and have white streaks over their eyes that look like eyebrows. They live in the southwestern region of the United States and in Central Mexico and Baja California. They are roughly equal in size to a sparrow.

by OBDKon December 27, 2021

Deep Dive: Northern Hawk Owl

Northern Hawk Owls are rare owls to spot when you’re out and about. They're also one of the least studied birds in North America. These owls stand 36-41cm tall, have a 21-26cm wingspan, and weigh 7.5-14oz.

by OBDKon December 20, 2021

What Keeps Animal Populations Healthy?

When it comes to ensuring an animal population stays healthy, what are some of the biggest ways humans can help?

by OBDKon December 17, 2021

Deep Dive: Long-Eared Owls

Long-Eared Owls, unlike Short-Eared Owls, have long ear tufts that make them stand out! These owls have interesting markings that help them camouflage, and have an orange colored face. Their tufts are black and orange, and their yellow eyes have two lines of white between them.

by OBDKon December 13, 2021

What Are Snowy Owl Irruptions?

Many birds migrate throughout the year. They’ll summer in one place and winter in another. When it comes to owls, Snowy Owls are the first thing that comes to mind when you throw around the word migration. However, what they do isn’t technically migration, it’s actually irruption.

by OBDKon December 10, 2021

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