Owls are a unique and interesting group of birds. In our region, the vast majority of birds are diurnal or crepuscular, meaning they are active during the day (diurnal) or are active at dawn and dusk (crepuscular). These fascinating nocturnal hunters have exceptional hearing, and can track rodents through the forest in pitch black. With flight and feathers adapted to flying silently, they are able to approach their prey without alerting their target. Most owls require forests to thrive, and the RTPI preserve is home to several Barred Owls. However, they are stealthy and secretive so you will need to look hard. This location creates an excellent place to potentially spot some sleeping owls.

(Image above courtesy of William H. Majoros - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16143149)