It is entirely possible that they may see unpleasant events and natural circumstances in this active nest.

| OwlReach Not just another bird house, this sturdy, hand made screech owl nest box is made in the USA, by OwlReach and is constructed of long lasting cedar wood. The Screech Owl is a very small species with a size of no more than 10 inches in height. This is because they have a red color at one point in their life and then gray at another. Barn owls in Texas have been known to nest in trees, cliffs, caves, riverbanks, church steeples, chimneys, barn lofts, hay stacks, deer blinds, and nest boxes. The range of the Eastern owls overlap slightly with their Western counterparts, and their mysterious, eerie trill would catch anyone’s attention especially in the dark of the night. The Eastern Screech Owl is one of the smallest of the all owl species in North America. Viewers should be advised that as awesome as nature is, it is also harsh at times. Owl Boxes | Owl boxes in The United States | Owl Boxes FREE SHIPPING! The CarbonTV 24/7 HD live stream of the Eastern Screech Owl cam, by HDOnTap, located in Grapevine, Texas is great for schools and conservationists.

Barn owl populations in Texas are excellent and the state is perfect for attracting barn owl families to private properties and establishing nest box programs in agriculture. However, they have a wing span of about 24 inches. Opposite page: the nest box was attached to a tall, straight pine with two ¼" diameter, 4" long galvanized lag screws driven into the back piece, with a washer between screws and board. This is the very species of owl from which the entire ‘Screech Owls’ got their name.

They are often confused with other types of owls though. This owl box was sent to me by a reader who thought I’d like it. They as with the owl were tucked into warm cages as they ushered in the new year with a new chance at life.

Eastern Screech Owl (Otus asio) The Eastern Screech Owl is the smallest owl found here in Texas and a common and widespread owl in Eastern North America. Range now overlaps that of the western screech owl in eastern Colorado, along the Cimarron River, in extreme southwest Kansas, and in Texas east of the Pecos River to near San Angelo. Overall dimensions of this owl box are approximately 5.5" Wide x 24.5" Tall x 10" Deep. Unfortunately, their population is in decline due to habitat loss and rodent poisons. The Crosby owl was joined by an injured opossum, a pelican, two red-tailed hawks and a screech owl. All were examined, treated and medications administered. The screech-owl nest box is ready to hang onto a tree or post or building. This owl and five other animals became the last patients of the 2009 year. Screech Owl – Genus Megascops Description. Screech owl breeding season starts in March so if you want to get them living in your yard you have to get an owl house up now for the male to pick out as a nursery for his birdie mama. They occupy a variety of habitats from wooded lots to urban gardens. Common.