We had a chance to release an Eastern Screech Owl back to the wild. Unlike burrowing owls, screech owls are strictly nocturnal. Nocturnal means they sleep all day and are awake at night. All owls can turn their heads almost 360 degrees. Screech owls earn their name because they screech when they are upset. The Sawgrass Nature Center gave us a supply of frozen mice to supplement the young owl until he hunts on his own. Screech Owls camouflage really well when in trees. Screech owls are fascinating creatures. We can't wait to see the little guy off on his own.
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