State 25 - Missouri
World Bird Sanctuary - Valley Park, MO
We've reached the halfway point in the states!
This is Goblin, named after David Bowie's Goblin King character in Labyrinth. He is one of almost 300 animals at World Bird Sanctuary.
Their fact sheet says Barn Owls have some of the best hearing, able to hear mouse footsteps from almost 1/4 mile away , and that they catch 3 or 4 mice a day.
From Nov to March, they have Owl Prowl events to hang out with the owls specifically, and I also saw they have an animal meet and greet where you can handle one of their raptors. The picture showed a Spectacled Owl, so they do have some more exotic species also.
I hope you enjoyed the owls of the southern hemisphere from this weekend. If you missed the Morepork, the Bay Owl, or the Powerful Owl, make sure you check them out. They're all very unique, especially that Bay Owl!
Yes, indeed! Most owl species are monogamous.
They don't seem to roost together most of the time unless raising babies, but I guess that still helps them maintain their territory during the off season.
Barn Owl Dating Video