Spring Owl Banding: Week 3

A good week of owls, with 14 caught in one night–a season high! Last year at Mill Creek, the most NSWO’s caught in one night was 13, with 15 individuals caught in spring 2021. These birds are continuing to move stealthily northward with usually 1-3 being banded each night.

The total owls banded as of 4/14/23:

Northern Saw-whet Owl: 82

Barred Owl: 2

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