Learn About Owls
Educational resources for students, educators, landowners, and anyone curious about the owls of western Connecticut.
Owl Identification Guide
Our most popular resource — a comprehensive field guide to all 8 owl species found in western Connecticut. Includes detailed descriptions, range maps, seasonal occurrence charts, and audio call recordings to help you identify owls by sight and sound.
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Nest Box Building Plans
Detailed construction plans for Screech-Owl, Barred Owl, and Barn Owl nest boxes. Includes materials list and mounting instructions.
Sounds of the Night
Audio recordings and spectrograms of owl calls found in Connecticut. Learn to identify species by their vocalizations.
Owl Pellet Dissection Kit
A hands-on activity guide for classrooms and home learners. Includes identification charts for bones and prey species.
Educator Curriculum
A 5-lesson curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards covering owl ecology, food webs, and habitat conservation.
Backyard Habitat Guide
How to make your property owl-friendly — from reducing light pollution to planting native trees and eliminating rodenticides.