A common cosmopolitan owl species
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In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam look back at 2024 and some of their most amazing Wild moments. From completing the challenge of photographing all 5 UK Owl species, to an epic trip to see Snow Leopards in Mongolia, Barn Owl experiences and incredible Otters! They also discuss some brilliant photographers that need more praise on social media and each pick a dream guest for the future! Listen in and enjoy the WildX Podcast! Sponsored by: Chubby Mealworms - To find out more about their amazing bird and wildlife food visit www.chubbymealworms.co.uk & Cotton Carrier - To see their incredible range of Camera carrying equipment visit www.cottoncarrier.eu Get involved with WildX at www.instagram.com/wildxphoto
IT. IS. TIME! The Aunties are officially kicking off the holidays with some blood-pumping shopping stories. First, the Target x John Derian fall drop (or drips) has caused complete mayhem in the Aunty Groupchats. It's “Twelve Days of Christmas” but with asparagus candles, mushroom pillows and cabbage stoneware. Plus, SuChin is dreaming of her perfect SheShed. Find out how she's making her LeMax Christmas Village the centerpiece of her castle. We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Visit the Smithsonian Store, where 100% of the proceeds from every purchase supports the Smithsonian Institution. For a limited time use our exclusive code ADDTOCART at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Ku's first John Derian x Target purchase was the Barn Owl pillow But the Beaded Mushroom Pillow in Blue kicked off the mayhem Then came the 13" Feathers Stoneware Round Serving Platter, the Cabbage Stoneware Serving Bowl Purple, and the 5pc Mushroom Decorative Figures But wait, there's more! Ku is setting up for Thanksgiving with the 3pc Stoneware Salad Flatware Serving Set and the Stoneware Cabbage Butter Dish Pink Who doesn't love quality stoneware? The Stoneware Gravy Boat Green and Artichoke Three Section Stoneware Serving Bowl Green are gorgeous You can't pass up the 4pk Green Asparagus Candles Don't forget the cozy Birds and Acorns Quilt Meyer Christmas Shop on Etsy is making miracles happen with the Christmas Village Display Platform Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does Barn Owl represent? What does Owl Medicine mean? What do Owls symbolize? Let's talk about it! You may have an interest in owls- Barn Owls, Snowy Owls, Great Horned Owls - and perhaps you wonder WHY. Of course they are beautiful fascinating animals. But also, indigenous wisdom traditions like that of my Apache teacher Maria Yraceburu honor the meaning, gifts and “medicine” of different types of animals. For many, the Owl represents wisdom and also Death! It represents our intuitive abilities to hear and see across the veil, into the invisible realms of spirit. Listen to this video, and consider what Owl means to you. Talked about in today's episode: The spiritual meaning of owls and their connection to death and change How different types of owls offer unique gifts and guidance Mellissa's personal experience with a barn owl as her spirit guide The barn owl's representation of clairaudience, or hearing across the veil How to embrace the owl's wisdom and connect with your shamanic abilities Want to participate in a real deal mystery school where we share weekly live masterclasses with clearing experiences, shamanic practices, and wisdom transmission from master teachers with more than 20+ years each of experience? (it's less than $50/month!) Check out Wisdom Collective here. Free Soul Gift Quiz: www.SoulGiftQuiz.com $95 Wise Woman Pathfinder: ChannelYourGenius.com/pathfinder Work with Me Survey: ChannelYourGenius.com/work-with-me
John Carrig is one of the many volunteers behind The Barn Owl project. He's been vital in spreading awareness of what people can do to help the red-listed species, and we delve into all of that here. You can donate, volunteer, and/or sign their petition on rodenticide to help the cause. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram @barnowlprojectireland.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[04:00] An intro from John and how the Barn Owl Project came to be [08:15] What/who inspired John to care about animals, & the biodiversity crisis in Ireland[15:10] How barn owls live[26:15] How farmers can help barn owls[29:25] Rodenticide & how it affects wildlife[37:50] How the public can help the projectAlso mentioned:Ireland's Wildlife PhotographerThe Barnowl TrustBirdwatch Ireland Raptor protocolDr. Barry O'Donoghue NPWSBat Rehabilitation IrelandSwan rescue Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the final episode of the series Matt and Sarah head back to Bushy Park on a lovely summer evening to hopefully see Little Owl and Barn Owl. They manage to see a wildlife first for both of them and bump into a friend on the walk. But will they see the owls?Email your birding questions for Series 2 to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM us on socials @RocknRollBirder. Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Don't forget to use our code RNRB20 for 20% off bird food from Eco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Overlooking the valley of Slievenamon in the heart of the 'Golden Vale' , Nicholas Ryan farms tillage and beef alongside his father, James. Join Nicholas and I as we take a walk around this lovely farm which abounds with beautiful old hedgerow trees which are home to many birds including the Barn Owl and we visit the site of the ruins of the medieval church and castle which are still visible today. We hear about the system they operate on their mixed enterprise farm, the work Nicholas is involved in to promote biodiversity with the upcoming Clonmel Show and also get a glimpse into his business, 'Golden Vale Research' as well as hearing about his childhood on the family farm and where he ended up before he made the decision to return home. Email; nbclancy@hotmail.com Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 FB; Out the Gap podcast Instagram; @outthegappodcast
Ours To Protect - Barn Owl Templederry by Tipp FM Radio
Tipperary is one of three counties which are considered the stronghold of the Barn Owl, an iconic species in Ireland. The Barn Owl is an iconic bird of the Irish Countryside. Our Barn Owl population is estimated at approximately 300-400 breeding pairs. Tipperary is one of three counties which are considered the stronghold of this species. Unfortunately, with the demise of old barns and old trees with suitable cavities Barn Owls are struggling to find suitable nest sites. What is also contributing to the death of Barn owls is the deveopment of the motorway network. This is a problem that the Tipperary Barn Owl Project is helping to address with the help of the TII. The Tipp Barn Owl Project has been in operation since the early 90's and was born from a Primary school project that was undertaken by pupils in Ballycahill Primary school. Then Prinicpal Tom Gallagher now spear heads the work of the Tipperary Barn Owl Project.
Today's guest is an entrepreneur who got her skills in organizing business systems where any young talent might consider learning efficiency: the Chick-fil-a drive-thru. Sarah Hinkley, CEO of Barn Owl Precision Ag, actually helped to build the fast-food chain's drive-thru system as we know it today (alongside her brother). Watching a major company leverage technology to solve problems really inspired Sarah and from that, a company was born. Sarah gets into Barn Owl's inception, creating new innovation to supplement a massive labor problem and listening to what growers need today, tomorrow and what would be nice in the future. She dives into how a Barn Owl robot functions and what factors are driving the need for more agility on-farm. As a serial minded entrepreneur, Sarah also provides insight into launching an idea into a business, creating solutions to problems and making a difference through your work (even when it hurts).
This week's Ours to protect shines a light on the efforts being made by the Tipperary Barn Owl Project to address the increase in deaths of Barn Owls along a particular stretch of motorway. Our Reporter Alison Hyland travelled to Thurles to meet Tom Gallagher from the Tipperary Barn Owl Project to see what easures are being taken.
Owls are possibly the most mysterious of all birds. They have captivated the minds of man for thousands of years, resulting in countless myths and legends about their peculiar behavior. Perhaps the most mysterious of all owls is also the most common owl and the most widespread landbird in the world, the barn owl!Join Will and Leslie, a budding birder, as they discuss why you should give a "hoot" about the barn owl. These curious critters are deadly killing machines, but that doesn't mean they aren't facing their own challenges of human making. Come learn about the barn owl's almost supernature senses, social behaviors, threats they face, and more!Leslie adds to the spookiness with stories from her Tejano/Mesoamerican background, including the story of the infamous lechuza, the shapeshifting owl-witch. Turn on your nightlight and hug the comforter extra tight this episode as owl's more bizarre and eerie cultural legends are discussed. Be sure to check out the Will's Birdbrain Instagram account for complementary episode photos and videos, plus many other awesome bird photos/stories! https://www.instagram.com/wills_birdbrain/?hl=enGot a favorite bird you'd like to hear discussed on the Podcast? Shoot Will an email and let him know what you'd like to hear, share a birding story, or just say what's up! Email inquiries - willsbirdbrain@gmail.comWill's Birdbrain has merch! Consider grabbing a sticker or two of your favorite common bird! Proceeds will go straight into funding more episodes and spreading the joy of birding!Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillsBirdbrain?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1361667746Love the show, consider supporting me on Patreon! Your support and interest is extremely helpful and encouraging! The goal of the Podcast is to share the love of birds, so be sure to share with your friends and family too. Together let's show some love to these common critters that so often get overlooked. I cannot do it without you.Click the link to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/willsbirdbrainHuge shout out to Kayta, Catherine, Josh, Shane, Margi, and Karene for being Patrons and keeping the common critters in mind! Support the show
So birds can fly, and as result they have spread themselves every corner of the world. And yet, despite this fact, very few individual species have managed to find a way to conquer the world on their own. Well, nearly none, because there are five birds, just five that have found their way onto every continent. These birds, the cosmopolitan birds make up an exclusive club. Join me in this episode to meet the five birds that have spread themselves around the world. Find out how they did, and why so few birds have managed the trick.To support Bird of the Week and gain access to our second podcast, What's up with that's Bird's Name? click on through to Patreon: www.patreon.com/birdoftheweekWant birds in your inbox? Drop me a line at weekly.bird@outlook.com and I'll hook you up with a free weekly bird.Notes: Biogeographic Realms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W94Rth-aIkc&t=1164s&ab_channel=AtlasProPeregrine Falcon: https://ebird.org/species/perfal?siteLanguage=en_AUMigration: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1733312/9834248-the-heck-s-migration Osprey: https://ebird.org/species/osprey?siteLanguage=en_AUGlossy Ibis: https://ebird.org/species/gloibi?siteLanguage=en_AUCattle Egret: https://ebird.org/species/categr/Barn Owl: https://ebird.org/species/brnowlOwls: How Gives a Hoot?: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1733312/11822647-owls-who-gives-a-hootSpeciation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speciation
While the number of Barn owls in Ireland is on the decline, Tipperary has actually bucked the trend and has seen an increase in numbers with Tipperary now home to almost 25% of Ireland's entire Barn Owl population. This achievement can be traced back to a Primary school project in Ballycahill in the early 90's. Our reporter Alison Hyland went to speak to Tom Gallagher from the Tipp Barn Owl Project to find out more....
This year has been the most successful breeding season for barn owls in fifteen years. We hear from a number of owl enthusiasts from around the country.
John Carrig, the founder of the Barn Owl Project, which was set up in 2019, joins Cathal and Deirdre for the second part of his discussion with Cathal and Deirdre about barn owls in Ireland. In this episode, John highlights the threats to the barn owl and what farmers can do to help encourage their conservation. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Why some businesses are now delivering flyers across the city to search for accommodation for new employees We hear about the Leave on Leave campaign from the Irish Cancer Society - urging the government to amend legislation so that women going through a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy or postpartum can defer their maternity leaveDiscussing at what age is the right age to leave your child home alone Chatting with Bird Watch Ireland on their Barn Owl watch across Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Listen in for a great insight into Ireland's relationship with the barn owl and their important role on farms. John Carrig, the founder of the Barn Owl Project, which was set up in 2019, joins Cathal and Deirdre for a bit on an owl chat for the first part of this two part episode. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
On this episode of For the Birds, Chip and Anson talk to you about Barn Owls, Peregrine Falcons, and the Swallow-tailed Kite!Barn Owl eBirdPeregrine Falcon eBirdSwallow-tailed Kite eBird
On this episode the boys sat down with Barn Owl Brewing's coowner Gary and Head Brewer Colin while hanging out at Locality Brewing in Langley for a collation brew. Podcaster Involved:Jordan of Pitt Craft Beer Dad Mike of Pacific Beer Chat Cam of Pacific Beer ChatIntro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram
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Olivia discovers a very confused barn owl. Can she help the poor bird find somewhere to live?Written especially for this podcast by Alice.If you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastAnd if you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!
Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.02.02.526884v1?rss=1 Authors: Carr, C. E., Wang, T., Kraemer, I., Kuokkanen, P. T., Capshaw, G., Ashida, G., Kempter, R., Koeppl, C. Abstract: Barn owls experience increasing interaural time differences (ITDs) during development, because their head width more than doubles in the month after hatching. We therefore hypothesized that their ITD detection circuit might be modified by experience. To test this, we raised owls with unilateral ear inserts that delayed and attenuated the acoustic signal, then used the binaural neurophonic to measure ITD representation in the brainstem nucleus laminaris (NL) when they were adult. The ITD circuit is composed of delay line inputs to coincidence detectors, and we predicted that plastic changes would lead to shorter delays in the axons from the manipulated ear, and complementary shifts in ITD representation on the two sides. In owls that received ear inserts around P16, the maps of ITD shifted in the predicted direction, but only on the ipsilateral side, and only in those regions that had not experienced auditory stimulation prior to insertion. The contralateral map did not change. Thus, experience-dependent plasticity of the ITD circuit occurs in NL, and our data suggest that ipsilateral and contralateral delays are independently regulated. Thus, altered auditory input prior to, and during, sensory experience leads to long lasting changes in the representation of ITD. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC
Consider three species of raptors: the Barn Owl, Peregrine Falcon, and Osprey. They're on every continent except Antarctica. Each has a specialized hunting prowess distinct from the other. They can fly great distances. And like many birds of prey, they mate for life. The Barn Owl, pictured here, has long been considered the single most widespread land bird in the world. But Ospreys and Peregrines have proven equally adaptable. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
Biologist and roving reporter Terry Flanagan goes in search of this gorgeous bird of prey, long a staple of Irish myths and legends, as well as of RTÉ television each Friday night, thanks to its starring role in the title sequence of The Late Late Show.
Summary: Did you know that Arizona is home to 13 different species of owls? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about these amazing feathered residents. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes. Show Notes: www.avibirds.com/owls-of-arizona/ www.a-z-animals.com/blog/true-owls-vs-barn-owls-what-are-the-diffrences/ Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night, by Mark Wilson Liberty Wildlife: (480)998-5550 2600 E Elmwood St. Phoenix, AZ 85040 https://Libertywildlife.org Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com Transcript Host Voice: Welcome to The Feathered Desert a podcast all about desert bird feeding in the Southwest region of the United States. (Various bird calls play) Cheryl-Intro: Welcome to The Feathered Desert! Arizona is a haven for birdlife. It is a state with a multitude of diverse landscapes that range from deserts to conifer forests, to incredibly very different types of landscaped mountain ranges. It has breathtaking canyons, riparian areas with cottonwoods and willows very much untouched by man. This landscape diversity supports a very diverse selection of birdlife including (are you ready) thirteen different owls. I was floored! I thought maybe six species but no it's thirteen. That's why it's in two parts. Kiersten: Few general facts: Owls live in a variety of habitats. For every type of bird habitat there is an owl that fits into it. Owls are nocturnal raptors, specialized for hunting in the dark, and are equipped with excellent night vision; but there are a few owls that are active during the day. There is always an exception to the rule! To be more specific: Diurnal-by definition diurnal means happening or active during the daytime. Animals that are diurnal are usually awake and active during the daytime. Burrowing Owls, Short-eared Owls, Snowy Owls Crepuscular-cre-pus-cu-lar: means relating to twilight, referring to animals that are active in the twilight—active at dawn and dusk. A few of our owls that do that are Northern Pygmy Owl and Ferrugious Pygmy Owl Nocturnal-done, occurring, or active at night. Northern Saw-whet Owl, Barn Owl, Boreal Owl One of my favorite things about owl is that they all have specialized feathers for silent flight. That mean you will not hear them ehThat being said: the tiny Elf owl is the nosiest when in flight. That is saying quite a lot. You'll probably just barely hear him as he flies overhead. Which is interesting because it hunts insects, and some insects can hear. It begs the question of why this owl evolved to be a little bit louder than other owls but is so small. Cheryl: I don't know but I thought it was interesting! Kiersten: Like most birds, owls have 4 toes on each foot. 2 toes point forward and 2 toes point backward. However, owls have a special ability -they can swing one of their back toes to the front. Helps it to grip wiggling prey. Ospreys, woodpeckers, and parrots can do this as well. Owls have good spatial memory, probably better than us, for sure better than me! (Cheryl and Kiersten both laugh) Kiersten: Owls carry detailed mental maps of their surroundings. This helps an owl remember where things are and where they left things. Which is super important! Cheryl: It is because they store food! Who knew? Kiersten: Yeah! There are 19 species of owls that breed and nest in the United States and Canada. 13 of these species may be found in Arizona! Cheryl: So, Owls are split into two family groups. Every time I do research for a podcast I learn so much that I didn't know! The first group is Strigidae-which are true owls and the Tytonidae-the Barn Owls. True Owls VS Barn Owls some of the differences are Physical Appearance: Many true owl species have ear tufts on their heads covered in feathers. They have large heads, round facial discs around their eyes. They have yellow or orange eyes. Barn Owls have a great heart-shaped facial disc. Presence of long strong legs with powerful talons. Dark eyes and the absence of ear tufts. They have ears but not tufts. Calls: True owls make hooting calls. Barn owls don't hoot, rather they make eerie-sounding screams. Habitats: True owls are found worldwide except in Antarctica. Barn Owls occur everywhere except in the cold temperate, and Arctic regions. They prefer open places and live away from humans. Kiersten: They are found on every continent! Cheryl: Behavior: True owls exhibit nocturnal behaviors and have specialized morphology for their wings. Barn Owls are nocturnal birds. Color: they have brown or gray vertical markings, and their underbellies are usually white. Barn owls are usually an orange-black color. Their breasts are white. Hunting Styles: True Owls are mostly seen by people as tame since they show no movement unless you are very close to them. They are ambush predators. Although they are elusive they are relatively not shy towards people. Kiersten: Yes, but were not saying for you to go up to one because they are not tame! They are just good at their jobs which is to be calm and still and ambush prey or fly away. Cheryl: Right! Barn Owls are opportunistic hunters. They fly in open areas gliding across the low grasses locating prey by sound. Lifespan: Ture Owls lifespans very depending on the species, on average these owls have longer lifespans than Barn Owls. Barn Owls live 5-10 years and that is being generous. They can live longer in captivity. Kiersten: The Great Horned Owl- Great Horned Owl is Arizona's largest and most widespread owl. Known as the “Tiger of the Sky”, the Great Horned Owl is probably the most familiar to our listeners of all the Arizona owls. We both have them in our yards. This owl has mottled grayish-brown feathers on its wings, head, and body. It has pale cream to white underneath with brown barring, and it has a reddish-brown to gray facial feathers, and a white throat patch. This will all be hard to see in the dark but if you catch them in a flashlight or see them in a tree during the day you might get to see the colors better. Great Horned Owls have long feathers covering their legs and feet. Great horned owls are 17-25 inches in height. Average weight of an adult is 2.6 – 3.5 lbs. The females will be larger and heavier. The wingspan of this raptor is on average 3-5 feet across. That's a nice wingspan! Cheryl: That's also pretty heavy for an owl! Kiersten: Yep! Great Horned Owls are highly adaptable birds with an incredibly diverse diet comprising of over 200 species of mammals, and 300 species of birds, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Why pick just one thing when you have all this stuff to eat? Why not just eat it all Cheryl: (laughs) I don't think we missed anything on that list! Kiersten: The favorite meal of these birds are skunks. I mean…yeah? (Both co-hosts laugh) Cheryl: Well skunks are cute. Kiersten: They are cute! And the owls keep their population in check. The Great Horned Owl is the only owl to regularly eat skunk. I think they may not have to best sense of smell, if they don't mind eating skunk! Cheryl: (laughs) Kiersten: Great Horned Owls do migrate. They live in their territory their whole lives. Historically, they were once intensively hunted. Their feathers a really beautiful and there is always the myth that they eat your sheep, which is completely false. They are not s bog enough bird to do that. But now the biggest threat is indirect poisoning by harmful rodenticides. Which is a terrible shame! For more information on that, please, reference our Rodenticide: A Deadly Decision podcast. Fun Fact: Great Horned Owls will defend their nests fiercely by hooting, hissing, grunting, and screaming. It is quite terrifying to see! You don't want to encounter this! Cheryl: They really do impress me. Every time I encounter one or watch them on a webcam. Kiersten: They really are impressive. These are the ones that have that wise look on theor faces. The one that the phrase wise old owl comes from but…they are not wise. They're great at being owls bt not great problem solvers! Cheryl: (laughs) Kiersten: One other thing about the Great Horned Owl. They are definitely one of the owl that have ear tufts. We are not exactly sure why they have ear tufts. Some scientists say it's for checking the changing wind, or they are used to make decisions on the wing but we not entirely sure what they are for. But the tufts are just feathers not ears. They have ears but the feathers that stick up are not their ears. Cheryl: Sometime I think it's for communication between owls because they can flatten them or hold them up straight. They do things with them if you ever have the opportunity to watch them. Kiersten: That's a good thought! Owls are solitary hunters, so they could potentially hurt another owl. I don't necessary want to cozy up to my neighbor that might kill me! So maybe they are used to communicate from a distance. Cheryl : And with eye color. All 19 different owl species have a different eye color and scientist don't know why! Mabe it's for communication as well. Kiersten: Maybe! Cheryl: Barn Owl The Barn Owl is an unusual beauty. It is a medium sized owl with a heart-shaped face and a characteristic pale speckled plumage. The upperparts are rusty brown with dark patches. The face and underparts range from cream to white. It has slender, feathered legs and long broad wings that enable sharp, agile movements. This owl is 13-15 inches in height. It weighs about 1 -1.5 lbs. Kiersten: The female is definitely a bit bigger. The females need more weight to incubate eggs and more skeletal width to lay eggs, but of all the raptors they have the least difference between male and female. Cheryl: Barn Owls wingspan is 31-37 inches across. Barn Owls occur in the open grasslands, farmlands, open meadows in woodlands and woodland edges. They are nocturnal. Barn Owls roost or nest in old buildings, barns, silos, steeples, sheds, mine and well shafts, tree cavities, caves and stacks of baled hay. It is an unmissable bird. Look out for a flash of white in the open country at night. Barn Owls has an undulating flight pattern. They hunt by gliding low above the ground using sight and sound to locate prey. Barn Owls have asymmetric ears which means one ear is a little higher than the eyes while the opposite one sits a little lower than the eyes. This helps Barn owls to quickly and accurately locate faint sounds. The sounds strike each ear at slightly different times. One Barn Owl will eat 8 mice/voles a night. That's 2,920 rodents a year. Kiersten: That's good rodent control, right there! Cheryl: Barn owls have been known to stockpile prey animals, especially, during nesting season. Barn Owls are typically solitary birds but will live in pairs. Barn owls are non-violent, altruistic and family-oriented birds. Barn Owl siblings care for one another while they are together. Barn owls often are the victims of vehicle collisions, but their greatest threat is indirect poisoning by harmful rodenticides. Kiersten: This is the Flammulated Owl Cheryl: I'm gla you said that word! Kiersten: It's not a pretty word. (laughs) Cheryl: I don't know who names these birds! Kiersten: they could have picked a prettier word, for sure! This little owl has flame-like markings on its wings, for which it is named. However, grayer variants lack this feature. Its plumage is a mix of dark brown, gray, buff, and white providing the perfect camouflage. It has large, dark eyes, and small ear tufts that are often held flat against the head. It is 6-7 inches in height. Weighs about 1.5-2 ounces and has a wingspan of 14-16 inches across. Flammulated Owls are migratory. Wintering here in Arizona from September-March. Flammulated Owls can be found in Arizona's old Ponderosa Pine forests, Douglas Fir, and mixed conifer forests, and in amongst the Aspen trees at higher elevations. Flammulated owls are considered the most abundant of the forest dwelling owls in Arizona. These owls are heavily dependent on mature forests. Habitat loss and rodenticides are the greatest threats to these owls.it vocalizes with twittery noises, mews, and in hoots. Smaller than the Western Screech Owl this little owl often roosts in old woodpecker or sapsucker holes. Flammulated owl eats insect like grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, spiders, ants I can't believe they eat ants, that seems like a lot of work for such a small reward, dragonflies, and moths. Probably one of their favorite is those big, fat moths in the silk moth family. That would tide you or for days. Cheryl: I was surprised at what insects they eat because they are nocturnal. The dragonflies. Kiersten: Dragonflies might be easier to catch at night though because they'll be stationary. Cheryl: I don't know how they do it! Kiersten: Me neither but they always seem to know what they are doing! Cheryl: Whiskered Screech Owl I think this one is so cute. I remember watching a video of one and thinking how cute he was and then it snatched a hummingbird! Then I thought he's not so cute anyone! Kiersten: (laughs) Predators always do that to us! Cheryl: (laughs) The Whiskered Screech Owl is named for the wispy bristles at the base of their beak. It is a small owl with streaked plumage and a rounded head with short ear tufts. There is a gray morph and rufous colored morph. It has golden- yellow eyes and a yellow-green bill. I also found it interesting that owl beaks can be different colors! Its height is 6-8 inches, and it weighs 2.4-4.2 ounces. This owl's wingspan is 16-20 inches across. These owls inhabit southeastern Arizona in the dense oak woodlands and mountains forests of the Madrean Sky Island Mountain Range. The very southeastern tip of Arizona. They are active from dusk through the night. They mainly prey on arthropods, including locusts, grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, moths, caterpillars, centipedes, spiders and scorpions. I always like a bird that can catch a scorpion! They occasionally hunt small mammals and small birds. Your best chance to look for Whiskered Screech owl is in the Sycamore groves alongside canyons in the popular birding area of Madera Canyon. Listen for the evenly spaced boo-hoots of the small owls. That's just four of the thirteen owls we have in Arizona. Part two is coming soon! Please I would just like to remind everyone that the Phoenix Valley is home to a great raptor rehab facility. Liberty Wildlife offers rehabilitation to injured raptors such as the owls here in Arizona. So, if you would like a close -up with an owl you may visit their education center for a tour. If you find an injured owl please keep visual contact with the injured bird, and call Liberty Wildlife. A volunteer will come out and rescue the bird. We will include Liberty Wildlife's contact information in our show notes. Stay tuned for part two coming in the near future!
On this week's MyAgLife in Almonds episode, we hear about diagnosing one of the most common fungal canker diseases in almond: Ceratocystis canker. Additionally, Kylie Harlan reports on tasks for cleaning out barn owl/raptor boxes in fall. Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to our sponsors who make it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their websites. The California Walnut Board - https://walnuts.org/ PhycoTerra® - https://phycoterra.com/ Verdesian - https://vlsci.com/ BeeHero - https://www.beehero.io/
In this podcast, Kristen *usually* tells Maeve facts about a bird a week. This week, join Kristen and Maeve with a special guest this week as they discuss the ghostly Barn Owl, a beautiful bird with impressive adaptations that allow it to hunt in total darkness and fly without making a sound. Escape into nature and away from your daily life--and learn a thing or two along the way. Shownotes: Research for today's episode came from the following sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Owl/overview https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/barn-owl https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/how-can-an-owl-catch-a-mouse-underneath-a-foot-of-snow-in-total-darkness/ https://www.newpathonline.com/free-curriculum-resources/flip_chart/Life_Science_-_Middle_School_Grage_6_The_Barn_Owl/6/8,9,10,11/664 Videos about owl senses: BBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SI73-Ka51E NatGEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpBCzzzX6zA Additional references for listeners: https://nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/birds/barn-owl/ https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/learn-to-identify-the-distinctive-calls-of-owls/ https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/ https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/owl-power/11628/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/moonlight-white-barn-owls/ https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/owl-facts-for-kids/barn-owl-hearing/ Videos about owl flight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9HVhqXI8PY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_FEaFgJyfA https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/moonlight-white-barn-owls/ Follow us on Instagram: @birdfactspod Email us: birdfactspod@gmail.com Thanks for listening, and happy birding!
Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.09.29.510116v1?rss=1 Authors: Shadron, K. K., Pena, J. L. Abstract: Sensory systems display capability to preferentially choose stimuli based on their reliability at conveying accurate information. While previous reports have shown the ability of the brain to reweigh cues based on ongoing or dynamic changes in reliability, how the brain may learn and maintain neural responses to sensory statistics expected to be stable over longer time periods remain significant open questions of potential mechanisms underlying naturalistic biased perception. This study provides evidence that the barn owl's midbrain is shaped by permanent statistics experienced during development. The barn owl's midbrain features a topographic map of auditory space where neurons compute horizontal sound location from the interaural time difference (ITD). Previous work has shown that frequency tuning of these midbrain map neurons is correlated with the pattern of most reliable frequencies for the neurons' preferred ITD. This pattern of ITD reliability is due to the filtering properties of the head, primarily determined by the facial ruff in the barn owl. In this study, we found that the absence of a facial ruff led to a decrease in the reliability of high frequencies originating from frontal space. To test if the owl's frequency tuning of midbrain map neurons is driven by permanent changes in the pattern of ITD reliability, these neurons were recorded from adult owls, who had the facial ruff removed as juveniles, and from juvenile owls, before the facial ruff developed. In both groups, we found that frontally-tuned neurons displayed tunings to frequencies lower than reported in normal adult owls, consistent with the difference in ITD reliability between the normal and ruff removed conditions. Juvenile owls also exhibited more heterogeneous frequency tuning, suggesting developmental processes that refine tuning to match the pattern of ITD reliability. Additional recordings immediately upstream of the midbrain map displayed ITD tuned neural responses for all frequencies across the owl's normal hearing range. Broader analysis of the effects of ruff-removal on the acoustical properties of spatial cues indicated a dominant role of ITD reliability in driving the adaptive changes in frequency tuning. These results support the hypothesis that frequency tuning in the midbrain map is developmentally adapted to permanent statistics of spatial cues, implementing probabilistic coding for sound localization. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by PaperPlayer
Hannagh Quinn Mulligan reports on a a new grant scheme for farmers aimed at promoting the barn owl population on farms and how it could prove financially rewarding for farmers.
In our last episode, we discussed how rodenticides, also known as rat poisons, can have a negative impact on our birds of prey. Today, we'll be talking about Florida's five resident owl species and how to identify them by the calls they make. These owls are valuable predators in our local ecosystems, both rural and urban, and can be easily identified with just a little practice. Learn more: Watch our webinar: https://youtu.be/XhTFTNucDcw Commonly Confused Owls in Florida: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2019/11/06/commonly-confused-owls-in-florida/ Check out inaturalist.org for owls observed near you: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=21&q=owl&subview=map&iconic_taxa=Aves Owl Calls: Great horned owl calls: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Horned_Owl/sounds Barred owl calls: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barred_Owl/sounds Barn owl calls: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Owl/sounds Eastern screech owl calls: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Screech-Owl/sounds Burrowing owl calls: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Burrowing_Owl/sounds How You Can Help: Share what you learned with a friend! Consider adding habitat for our owl friends. See these links for nestbox plans: Eastern screech owl, barred owl, and barn owl Think carefully before using any rodenticides and try other methods of rodent control, first! Sources for this Episode: Cornell's All About Birds website: barn owls, barred owls, great horned owls, Eastern screech owls, burrowing owls FWC's Owl Pages - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/#!categoryid=1149&subcategoryid=16772&status= If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend who might enjoy learning about Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/naturallyflorida/message
In this episode we take a close look at the Barn Owl and speak to John Lusby - Raptor Conservation Officer with BirdWatch Ireland on conservation efforts to help the species in Ireland. Our interview with John reflects on well over a decade of Barn Owl conservation projects in Ireland. We discover how fortunes have changed for the species, aided by a surprising source. We look at three key aspects improving conditions for Barn Owls including; the provision of nest boxes, responsible rodenticide use and thoughtful road verge planning. Bird of the week pays homage to the Feral Pigeon, possibly the most overlooked and underrated bird species there is!In Your Nature is produced in partnership with the Heritage Offices of Laois and Offaly County Councils, supported by the Heritage Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly.
BirdWatch Ireland are undertaking a survey of Barn Owls in Clare this summer. They are requesting the assistance of the public and landowners to report information on Barn Owls to help direct their survey efforts. For more on this, on Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Planning Department Economic Development, Clare County Council and John Lusby, Raptor Conservation Officer, Bird Watch Ireland. Photo (c) by BirdWatch Ireland via Facebook
This podcast episode we talk about the Barn Owl! Relax, unwind, and join me in the grasslands, where we learn all about this amazing screech-hooting creature.To contact Stef Wolfe, follow relaxwithanimalfacts on Instagram, e-mail relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com, or contact the show via the website relaxwithanimalfacts.comIf you would like to learn more, the resources used in this episode are listed below:https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Owl/overviewhttps://www.chattnaturecenter.org/visit/experience/wildlife/animal-facts/barn-owl/Support the Patreon by clicking here. Rock some awesome podcast-themed merch by clicking here.If you would like to listen to a full audio course available on listenable.io about animals and their amazing abilities written and narrated by Stefan Wolfe, please click this link and use coupon code "stefanwolfe" at checkout for a free 7-day trial.Thanks for listening, please visit relaxwithanimalfacts.com for everything to do with the podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
April brings us to the close of a chapter with Dave Burns heading off on retirement, but not before he shares his memories of discovering the Northern Summerhouse with Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore. Elsewhere, Sam, the Hairy Horticulturalist reports on action in the Barn Owl tower, and inspiration for your own garden. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today Mary is talking to John Carrig. John set up The Barn Owl project in January 2019 to help with conservation of Barn Owls in Ireland. Johnis a published wildlife photographer and has been involved in wildlife conservation and rescue for many years. The project team consists of a number of wildlife experts covering conservation rescue and rehabilitation of Barn Owls in Ireland.Find John on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/BarnowlprojectirelandOr on his website at https://www.thebarnowlproject.comRecommended bookBarn Owl Trust Conservation Handbook A Comprehensive Guide for Ecologists, Surveyors, Land Managers and Ornithologists - Conservation HandbooksContact Mary Bermingham atmary@burrennaturesanctuary.ieCheck out Burren Nature Sanctuary at www.burrennaturesanctuary.ieSupport the Nature Magic Podcast athttps://www.patreon.com/naturemagicShow websitewww.naturemagic.ie
This week we continue with the strange creature known as the Flatwoods Monster, a 7 foot, no a 10, no a 17 foot tall creature with glowing red eye holes! Dressed in a snazzy robe and giant ganglia clawed and ready to party. Oh did we mention when it gets excited it sprays some sort of oily substance from....well we really don't know where but you can imagine!
Mothman and the town of Point Pleasant have been on our radar for awhile and this episode was a ton of fun to do. Was the Mothman a predictor of the future or the work of over active imaginations? Tackling the historical data and some of the reference points we hope you enjoy this as much as we did! Come join us and don't forget to smash that LIKE and SUBSCRIBE button! Join us on the Ordered Chaos podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts each week where we explore the mysterious, supernatural and just plain interesting stories of our planet.
We know, we know, we know... St Patrick's Day was like 3 days ago ( If you're listening to this the day it drops...as you SHOULD BE DOING) BUUUUUUT we still had to give you a Irish inspired episode! Gone are the days where we sit around Jacob's kitchen table and drink and make cancel-able comments....but enter the era of "Fairy Fucking"....I think it's a good trade off....and if you don't get that joke, you will once you listen to today's episode where we tackle one of Ireland's most famous myths...THE BANSHEE. Scary ghost? Fine ass fairy? Or, Barn Owl? We break it all down ! As always follow us on the stuff Merch Store- http://tee.pub/lic/doEoXMI_oPI Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/Artandjacobdoamerica Website- https://artandjacobdoamerica.com/ Network- https://podbelly.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/artandjacobdoamerica YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0rT6h3N2pWtlkxaqgIvaZw?view_as=subscriber Twitter- https://twitter.com/ArtandJacobDoA1 Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/artandjacobdoamerica/ ALSO! Make sure you're checking out our sponsors https://cavemancoffeeco.com Suiker Apparel: Graphic Statement Tees & Accessories Use Promo code "AMERICA" for 15% off at Caveman Coffee Use Promo code "Artandjacob" for 10% off at Suiker Apparel
Lockdowns were great for Biodiversity – you'll remember the stories about the return of dolphins in the canals of Venice etc. People went walking outside in parks; less use of cars – less pollution, birds coming into town.It was not so good for the Environment Business:Zealandia: Wellington's most impressive restoration centre; 225 hectares of pure gold with endangered species returning to the city: Falcons smacking homing pigeons out of the air, Kaka all over the place – tui in huge numbersZealandia relies on visitors – THEY ARE LAUNCHING AN APPEAL – go and see the place, absorb the Nature that's there, experience what Aotearoa used to look and sound like… and DONATEZealandia is INSPIRATIONAL and such a good tool for EDUCATION!!!Schools that do a lot of environmental education outside the classroom are also struggling with reduced contributions from parents in the pandemic years; my latest job-area is in teacher PLD (Professional Learning Development), especially trying to get us all to work with the Natural Resources we find in school grounds, related to the whole curriculum…There are hugely successful players (Look them up!!) in this area: BLAKE (Sir Peter Blake Trust), Enviroschools, Treemendous (Mazda Foundation), Garden-to-Table, Field Based STEM, Toimata Foundation etc.These organisations and initiatives are often sponsored by companies that “get it” and supported by Ministries (Education, Environment and DoC)But for your local school it might be useful to contact the principal or the Science team to see if you can contribute your skills to the “efficience of learning”Of course: learning outside is especially useful in Covid times due to reduced chances of transmission.One of my favourite examples of Nature-Nerdness are the raptors at the Bird of Prey Trust Wingspan in Rotorua. https://www.wingspan.co.nz/There you can see Falcons flying and hunting; they train kahu and rehabilitate injured birds that rely on flying skills to survive in the New Zealand Landscape; They even support one of our newest New Zealand Native birds: the Barn Owl, which is now firmly established in Northland.Wingspan also suffered huge losses of income during Covid, especially since they started to plan building an education centre.One of the way they fund-raise is by selling “raptor pellets”, usually to teachers that want to do something different in the biological classroom: Birds of prey (raptors) eat meat with bones, fur, feathers as well as the meat; they then regurgitate the roughage and indigestible materials as a “pellet”. These pellets can be teased apart and bones and other materials can be identified in the classroom, to identify the types of food that were eaten by the birds.Wingspan sent me a nice packet of barn owl pellets for my education work and I am going to give away a packet to five teachers in NZ that contact me with the best reason why they would like a packet;Address: Ruud.Kleinpaste@nzme.co.nz don't forget your name, your school name and addressLISTEN ABOVE
Inland Northwest Artisan Grains Podcast: Unpacking the Grain Shed
Join us as we continue our conversation with Sage Dilts and Nathan Hodges from Barn Owl Bakery and Steve Lillestol from Island Grist on Lopez Island about choosing and baking with locally adapted artisan grains.
Inland Northwest Artisan Grains Podcast: Unpacking the Grain Shed
Join us for Episode 5 of Field to Flour, where we talk with Steve Lillestol of Island Grist, and Nathan Hodges and Sage Dilts of Barn Owl Bakery and Grayling Farm on Lopez Island, WA. Steve, Nathan, and Sage work together to source, grow, and process grain into fresh-milled flour that is used by Nathan and Sage to make delicious breads and pastries at Barn Owl Bakery.
Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry. Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We'd also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread. What's knitting now Emily - Sparkly hat for the girls (Magpie Darling) One is done, the second… I ran out of glitter. Socks x2 for me, and I have an Exploration Station on the needles. Karla - Guess Who Gloves by Holli Yeo Aeon Vest by Hilary Smith Callis FO's - Emily - I finished my dishcloths. And I finished my 3rd hex for my SAL (embroidery) Karla - Crochet Rope Basket Youtuber One Dog Woof Design features - maybe instead of going through everything in the last month, pick one thing we're really proud of that we were able to figure out? Emily- I ran out of sparkle yarn. I did terrible travel knitting packing and ended up with no knitting. Karla - stalling out on the Aeon Vest Spinning Emily - No, but I'm hoping this bi monthly reminder will get me started again. .Karla - nada but Max is a naughty dog Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Cooking/Baking Karla - Shashiko mended my jeans! Has me thinking about tons more projects, bought hats and shoes to embroider and pulled out a pair of jeans to decorate. Stash Enhancement Emily- Ancient Arts Yarn in Sunshine Coast colourway - Sock yarn - 437yds. Rose Hill yarns - Ice wine and Barn Owl colourways Sock yarn - 463yds each Karla - Nada but ordered some things! Sock knitting machine part. Best laid plans Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, prepped for the retreat, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. Finish the WIPS Karla - I love the Sea Glass sweater by Wool and Pine and have decided to toss the stash, destash by selling and donation and put together some odd skeins for the sweater. Talky Talk Emily -Still have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. ← That. I'm going to put this on my spring break list. Karla - Summer of Yarn and Fibre by Yarn Okanagan, Knitting Retreat Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Dance class… Other than that the Hoobs are good. Karla - Tired two weeks
A barn owl takes flight and catches dinner. By David Roodojalvo.
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Our first episode... and already we are taking a vacation... to the Bahamas! We talk about the owl-like cryptid-pixie-imp thingy named the Chickcharney, such a magnificent beautiful creature, not at all weird looking...no really, don't offend it! It will curse you! This thing caused World War II, so it means business! Along the way we also discuss its doppelganger, the extinct owl species Tyto pollens, and how scientists are wrong just because I said so! ====================== Send us suggestions and comments to tracingowlspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @tracingowls Intro sampled from "Something strange lurks in the shadows" by Francisco Sánchez (@fanchisanchez) Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com (Episode image is heavily edited, the image owner reserves all rights to their image, and is not affiliated with our podcast) SOURCES: Wikipedia: Chickcharney Wikipedia: Tyto pollens Wikipedia: Bahamian hutia Cryptid Wiki: Chickcharney Cryptid World: Journey to Find the Chickcharney Owls, Part 3: Giant Fossil Owls and Chickcharney, by Lisa G. Buckley Amino: Chickcharney, Caribbean Folklore Warriors of Myth Wiki: Chickcharney Linda S. Godfrey (2014). American Monsters: A History of Monster Lore, Legends, and Sightings in America. Penguin Publishing Group T.S. Mart, Mel Cabre (2021). A Guide to Sky Monsters: Thunderbirds, the Jersey Devil, Mothman, and Other Flying Cryptids. Red Lightning Books Desmond Morris (2009). Owl. Reaktion Books SUÁREZ, WILLIAM & OLSON, STORRS. (2015). Systematics and distribution of the giant fossil barn owls of the West Indies (Aves: Strigiformes: Tytonidae). Zootaxa. 4020. 533-553. 10.11646/zootaxa.4020.3.7.
What have Barn Owls, Ballycahill, a group of school children, the Battle of the Boyne and a petro-chemical company all got in common? Find out in episode three of the podcast. On a beautiful June evening I joined former teacher,Tom Gallagher and other members of the Tipperary branch of 'Birdwatch Ireland' as they ringed Barn Owl chicks in north Tipperary. Tom is a great character and shares his great knowledge about these iconic birds who are under threat in the modern age. He also discusses his love of his life teaching and why it is important to get children outdoors as much as possible. If you enjoy the Podcast please subscribe, follow or share. nbclancy@hotmail.com Find us on Twitter: @OuttheGapPodca1or @nbclancy
Food sharing is mainly found in adult animals as a part of social bonding. But in a rarely observed behavior in birds, older barn owl chicks will share food with younger ones.
本期科学美国人60s文稿在此专辑推广的下方姊妹专辑UC Science Today上线!欢迎订阅,周一到周五日更!UC Science Today(点击左侧蓝字进入专辑页面查看详情)以下内容为本期科学美国人60s内容:
In a house on the marsh which has been abandoned for forty years, Paul Evans disturbs a Barn owl and the ghosts of a tragic past as he recalls in this specially commissioned Halloween tale. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Joshua Myers.