To build an owl’s nest box, begin by choosing what size box you need. If the native owls to your area are small, you’ll need an eight- or 10-inch box, but larger owls can require a box as tall ...

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One barn owl can cover over a mile and will eat between three and six mice each night, approximately 2,000 mice yearly. A family, including chicks, in one nest box, can devour 8,000 mice in one year.

Cut two side boards -- one measuring 10.5 by 15.5 inches and the other 11.5 by 15.5 inches. Make a cut 7 inches from the short side of the top board and attach two hinges, then repeat this on the ...

There are three owl species in Indiana that could use more nesting boxes: the barn owl, barred owl and Eastern screech owl. Here's what to do.

While any time of year is good to put up an owl box, "winter is the optimal time," according to state ornithologist Allisyn-Marie Gillet. "This is a great time of year since owls are looking for ...