Tag: owls
New Episode from Naturally Florida: “All About Owls”
August 17, 2022
In our last episode, we discussed how rodenticides, also known as rat poisons, can have a negative impact on our birds of prey. In this episode, we discuss Florida’s owls and how to identify them by the calls they make. Florida's owls ... READ MORE
Category:Tags: Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Owls, Shannon Carnevale
Rodent management options in and around the home
July 25, 2022
Want this information on-the-go? Check out this episode from the "Naturally Florida" podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6H3WUtllyNgp70R3VdDczl?si=fe8f2b5ccf35403b I’d be willing to bet if I asked a room full of people to raise ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseTags: Mice, Owls, Rats, Rodenticides
Wild Sarasota Spotlight: owl adaptations
May 12, 2022
Florida is home to 5 species of owls each with their own special characteristics and abilities. While it seems everyone wants to be as wise as an owl, there are many other adaptations that make owls enviable. Read on to learn owl you need ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Native, Nature, Owls, Pgm_EcoNR, Species, Wild Sarasota
Be-at-home with Nature series: Great horned owls
April 3, 2020
Be-at-home with nature, while staying-at-home! Today, April 3rd, starts our stay-at-home order in Florida. While we are connecting through technology, don't forget the joy, health benefits, and stress relief that being out in nature provides ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Be-at-home With Nature, Nature, Nocturnal, Owls, Pgm_EcoNR, Science, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife
Frequently Asked Questions about Owls in Florida
July 13, 2017
This blog post is a collection of questions that Lara Milligan and myself (Shannon Carnevale) have received about owls common to Florida. These answers may be updated over time, but will be linked to more information where relevant. Q.1. We ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Burrowing Owls, Living With Wildlife, Lmilligan, Owls, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife
Florida’s Burrowing Owl
July 7, 2017
The burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia, is quite the character in Florida's landscape. This compact bird of prey is Florida's only ground-nesting owl species. Burrowing Owl Identification Burrowing owls are easily identified by their long ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Athene Cunicularia, Burrowing Owls, Living With Wildlife, Owls, Shannon Carnevale, Threatened And Endangered
Owls – Florida’s Remarkable Nocturnal Birds of Prey
December 4, 2015
Some of my favorite creatures are owls, and as you can see by the quotes below, owls have captivated humans across the ages. And thorns shall come up in her palaces, nettles and brambles in the fortresses thereof: and it shall be an habitation ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Birds, Owls, Panhandle Outdoors, Wildlife