Barn owls have returned to Wisconsin after a two-decade hiatus. A nest of barn owls was found in La Crosse recently after a young bird fell from a dead tree in a resident's backyard.

A barn owl nest has been spotted in the state of Wisconsin for the first time in more than 20 years after a La Crosse resident spotted a baby owl in its yard.

Barn owls are sensitive to disturbance, so if a nest is found, it's best to leave it alone to avoid attracting attention to it. Researchers are careful to document nests without disturbing the owls.

In a rare sighting, the first barn owl nest was documented in the state of Wisconsin in more than two decades after a La Crosse resident spotted an owlet in their backyard, according to the ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported on Thursday, Nov. 18 that a rare barn owl nest was documented in Wisconsin for the first time in more than 20 years.

Because barn owls are nocturnal and secretive, nest boxes will help biologists learn more about where and when barn owls nest in North Carolina, as well as where they prefer to hunt.

One of the most elusive and mysterious owls of Ohio is the barn owl (Tyto alba). This very large predator, measuring 16 inches long with a wingspan of 3 ½ feet, has a heart-shaped face, large dark ...

Barn owl breeding success for third year in a row on Co Down farm - Conservationists have hailed hope for the recovery of the ...

This year, the DNR found 71 barn owls had fledged in 26 of the 38 nests counted. The majority of the nests are in Iowa's southern counties because it's warmer there and the area has more grassland.

When Scott Rashid opened the door to a barn owl nesting box Tuesday, hissing sounds filled the surrounding area. The three owlets inside were frightened.

Ten barn owl nest boxes have been erected to provide much-needed nesting sites. The first success came in 2023 when the farm ...