Dimensions: 17-3/4"
high x 9-1/4" wide x 11" deep
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Eastern Screech Owls
are found east of the Rocky Mountains to
the Atlantic. The species ranges from the
Canadian boreal forests south to Mexico.
They live in all forest types and prefer
woodlands that are interspersed with the
open clearings, meadows, and fields
necessary for hunting. They also inhabit
wetlands, orchards, suburban parks and
gardens and towns. Western Screech Owls
range all along the western coast of the
continent from Canada south to the Baja
peninsula and into Mexico, and they are
found as far east as the western border
of Texas. They usually live at lower
elevations and prefer open oak and
riparian woodlands and seasonally wet
areas. They also inhabit streamside
groves, deserts, suburban parks, and
gardens. Nests are typically found in
natural cavities, abandoned woodpecker
holes, and hollow stumps and limbs. The
western species also nests in saguaro
cactus cavities and abandoned magpie
nests. Both species use nest boxes, and
field studies show that boxes are
selected as often as natural cavities for
nest sites. Our Screech Owl House
provides a perfect cavity, complete with
wood chips for nesting material. Optional
Slate Squirrel Guard available to provide
extra protection from squirrels that like
to enlarge the entrance hole and occupy a
bird house. The Screech Owl House should
be mounted under a tree limb 10 to 30
feet high facing north. Two to three
inches of wood shavings should be added
for nesting material. |
