Owls are special, to poets,lovers and insomniacs and to owl people everywhere.

Mysterious creatures, heard but not often seen, it is their lonely cries in the night that make us feel safe and warm in our beds.

The brown owl sits in the ivy bush
And she looketh wondrous wise
With a horny beak beneath her cowl
And a pair of large, round eyes.

Long before this species called the BARN OWL was given that name, it nested in hollow trees, caves and burrows. Often, it still does. But man's structures also furnish it with ideal cover> and it can be found in belfries, attics, and abandoned mines, as well as barns. It is a nocturnal hunter and requires only the use of its ears to locate its prey.


THE GREAT HORNED OWL

This is a daring and adaptable species, found almost everywhere in the Americas, will attack almost any medium-sized mammal or bird. In North America, it begins to breed in the cold of winter. Two or three eggs are laid, usually in the old nest of a Hawk or Crow, sometimes in a hollow tree or a cave. Calls are many and various, but the common one is a series of muffled hoots.

WOODSY OWL

Caring, friendly, and wise, Woodsy Owl is a whimsical fellow and he's got his heart set on motivating kids to form healthy, lasting relationships with nature. As Woodsy flies across our land, he encourages youngsters to marvel at and explore the natural world, even in the city. His new motto, "Lend a Hand--Care for the Land." encourages everyone to make a positive difference in the world.

Woodsy has been America's environmental champion since 1970, and is most recognized for his wise request,
"Give a hoot. Don't Pollute."


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THE EAGLE

The Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), our national bird, is the only eagle unique to North America. The bald eagle's scientific name signifies a sea (halo) eagle (aeetos) with a white (leukos) head. At one time, the word "bald" meant "white," not hairless. The Bald Eagle is found over most of North America, from Alaska and Canada to northern Mexico. There are an estimated 50,000 bald eagles in the United States, with 80 percent of them found in Alaska.

Golden Eagle

The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is a member of the Booted or True Eagles family. Golden eagles can be found throughout much of the northern hemisphere. It lives in mountainous areas, prairie coulees, and other places where rugged terrain creates abundant updrafts.



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