Motus’ project No. 753 pertains to northern saw-whet owls. Workers put Motus radio tags on the owls, and when the birds pass by specialized receiving stations, the creatures’ travels are revealed.

The Wild Resource Conservation Program uses a saw-whet owl as its emblem, ... “We start with wing length, tail fat content, the keel, the field of breast,” volunteer Doug Cunzolo explains.

Volunteers determine the age of a saw-whet owl based on the appearance of its wings under a blacklight in Carpenter Nature Center in Hastings on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Other species visit Orange County, including northern saw-whet owls, long-eared owls and short-eared owls, which can be found in local canyons in fewer numbers, mostly in winter, he said.

The saw-whet owl of indeterminate gender perched atop Cassidy Hallock’s teal hoodie outside the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.The tiny bird with big yellow eyes sat there for a couple of minutes ...

Autumn’s north winds, cold temperatures, and long dark nights are what northern saw-whet owl banders dream about. Like many other bird species, northern saw-whet owls begin their southern migration to ...

A northern saw-whet owl wing is held under a black light to help determine its age. The bird, the smallest species of owl in Wisconsin, was being measured, aged, banded and released.

David Thomas, 17, came to rescue of a tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl that was wrapped in fishing line and with a hook embedded in its right wing. The son took a few minutes, trying to unravel the ...

The northern saw-whet owl is the smallest owl species found in Wisconsin. Due to its reclusive, nocturnal habits, it's also little known and rarely seen. Licensed bird banders help track the birds.

One of Iowa’s most sought-after winter birds to see is the northern saw-whet owl. Often difficult to locate, finding one can be a delightful experience. They are tiny, about the size of a pop ...

The birds weigh about as much as a bar of soap. That’s how Melissa Boyle Acuti describes the northern saw-whet owl, the smallest owl species found in Maryland and one of the smallest in North ...