From Iowa Raptor Project
Tonight we banded our 21st Northern Saw-whet Owl of the season, one month to the day after we banded our first. Here it is held by IRP Raptor Research intern Aaron Petrie with volunteer Ben Conrads looking on.
Many people are surprised by the number of owls we’re encountering with such limited effort that we’ve invested. We are finding the lowa River valley at the Macbride Nature Recreation Area to be quite productive. We’re most interested this year in discovering how long their fall migration season lasts. Looks like we will be back out for more cold nights ahead!
They have one of the best sourpuss faces of any owl if you ask me.
He looks like he’s trying to light you on fire with his mind.
Looks like a strong possibility. That’s why they need to release them ASAP.