Nicknamed the "ghosts of the forest," great grey owls are elusive. Photographer Ken Shults is on a quest to find and photograph these elegant owls. It’s dawn. The rising sun is just starting to break ...

I had my first sighting of a great gray owl last week after finishing a walk near home. I was getting back into the vehicle when I saw two guys peering up into a conifer tree. “What are they looking ...

Owls are some of the best-known birds in the world, famous for their hooting calls and their excellent eyesight. There are approximately 250 species of owls in the world, and they can be found on ...

Before I tell you about my local owl viewing, let me share with you the Minnesota Ornithologists Union's web report on the current owl influx. As of Jan. 15 more than 1,700 great grays, 300 northern ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Action scene from the forest with owl. Flying Great Grey Owl, Strix nebulosa, above green spruce tree with dark forest in ...

Owls, captivating birds of prey, exhibit diverse adaptations across the globe. From the Barn Owl's heart-shaped face to the Snowy Owl's majestic white plumage, each species showcases unique traits.

Pygmy owls are an adorably small bird species that make their home in Europe. Their habitat spans as far north as Norway and east into China. But the tiny bird of prey now has a new home base: the Val ...

The Great Grey Owl practices tireless hunting efforts. This has to do with the owl’s decision not to migrate, but instead to remain in the same location year-round. Consequently, during the winter, ...

In early January, Michaela Rice, a naturalist with the Minnesota Department of Resources, received a report of a dead owl along Highway 61. It was near Gooseberry Falls State Park along the North ...

Amy Anderson was rapt. She had spent about 30 minutes observing and photographing a great gray owl in Fremont County on a mild winter evening, and the bird’s agility, hunting prowess and splendor ...