Enjoying Michigan Owls

Based on Andrew Nowicki’s fascinating program on owling in Michigan during the winter:

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Owling Etiquette

  • Beware of bright light

  • Limit the use of calls

  • Keep your distance

  • Preserve roosts and nests

Owling Tips

  • Dress warm and quiet (no noisy jackets)

  • Play smaller owl calls first (Screech, then Barred, then Great Horned)

  • Listen

  • Consider visiting a hotspot for daylight owls

  • Binoculars with clear images are better than those with higher magnification that magnifies handheld shakiness