Monday, May 11, 2015

Olde Florida Gives a Hoot!

Last year Olde Florida placed four Screech Owl nesting boxes on the golf course. All four of the nesting boxes are currently being utilized. In two of the four, hatchlings are being nurtured.




Eggs remain unhatched in the other two boxes.




The Screech Owl is still widespread and fairly common, but thought to have been gradually declining. However, the decline has been helped in some areas by the installation of nest boxes.

Screech Owl’s are a robin-sized night bird. They are common in city parks and suburbs, where many human residents are often unaware they have an owl for a neighbor. The owl spends the day roosting in holes, nesting boxes or in dense cover and become active at dusk. Despite the name, Screech Owl’s do not screech; the voice of this species features whinnies and soft trills. 


Next year additional Screech Owl nesting boxes will be added around the golf course and the clubhouse.

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