Even though several species of owls can be common, given their nocturnal habits they can be tough to find. Few people in Ohio probably realize just how common our “big three” are – Eastern screech-owl, barred owl (pictured here), and great horned owl. It is likely that nearly everyone reading this is within earshot of an owl, at least at some point during the day.
Check out our Owls of Ohio Field Guide for tips that can increase the likelihood of locating owls near you: http://ow.ly/LTgp303jItt