If I were a little creature, I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of these bad boys.
Got an Itch
Interestingly, owls have a ratcheting mechanism in their foot, which keeps the toes locked around the prey or branch so the muscles don’t have to remain contracted.
Eyes on Owls is a terrific website for identifying owls commonly, and not so commonly, seen in New England. The owls are listed in descending order of how frequent their occurrence, from the most widespread to the rarest migrant. In our region, the Great Horned Owl is the most common, and the Barred Owl is a close second. Mass Audubon also provides a list of owls that breed in Massachusetts here.
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Kim- Went to Owls website you recommended. Very informative! I have heard Saw Wet owls in Gloucester at night many times during the warmer months. They seem to be nesting around Wheeler’s or Riggs Point, possibly on Pole Hill. Thanks for you continuing contributions!
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Thank you David for writing and sharing that info, wonderfully helpful! And your very welcome, it’s my joy 🙂
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GREAT shot! Cute (ish) feet!!
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Thank you so much Lois and love that–cute (ish)–will have to remember that for future stories ❤
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