Eastern Screech Owl
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In this episode Kristen surprises Maeve with an episode about Maeve's favorite bird, the Eastern Screech Owl. They learned so many interesting facts about this cute, tiny, and effective predatory bird. The Eastern Screech Owl is native to the eastern portion of the United States, nests in holes in trees, and is so well camouflaged that you may have seen one and did not even know! We will be taking a break for some of winter and will return sometime in the spring. In the meantime, please continue to write in with your stories and requests. We love you all! Eastern Screech Owl Come learn with us about the Common Raven.  Research for today’s episode came from the following sources:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Screech-Owl/lifehistory https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/eastern-screech-owl https://www.hawkmountain.org/raptors/eastern-screech-owl Additional Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi5ry3AZje8 Video from Auburn University Raptor Center - get up close with two individuals one of each color Eastern Screech owls hanging out in trees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snmhUoTSsP0 Fast Facts about Eastern Screech Owls - Brookfield Zoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDBwVJloiRU Follow us on Instagram: @birdfactspod Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @birdfactspod Thanks for listening, and happy birding!
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