Q. Why are they called screech owls when the only sound I’ve ever heard them make are warbling noises that remind me of musical Morse code? A. I was able to answer this question a few years ago during ...

"A screech owl only screeches when it is agitated," Kari Sandage, a naturalist at the 4500 Sioux River Road nature center, explained. "Otherwise, they will let out a whinny." Wait, a whinny as in the ...

The sound was unmistakable and led me outdoors to face the thick woods across the road. In the advancing twilight the sound pierced the darkness again, and then again. The ghostly mournful wail, best ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jun. 29—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — A concert series is kicking off for the summer with the sounds of alt-country and rock 'n' roll. The ...

Eastern screech owls are famous for searching for a comfortable spot in mid-winter and choosing a chimney for its safety from winter storms. You often hear the muffled scratching as he works his way ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – You may have noticed lately an increase in owl noises in your backyard or out for a walk… that’s because owls are out looking for a mate! Owls are the most vocal during the ...

Q. Why are they called screech owls when the only sound I’ve ever heard them make are warbling noises that remind me of musical Morse code? A. I was able to answer this question a few years ago during ...