Owl Moon

The Great Horned Owl The Great Horned Owl’s scientific name is Bubo virginianus. Its kingdom is Animalia, it’s phylum is chordata, the class is aves, the order is strigiformes, the family is strigidae, it’s genus is bubo and the specie is bubo virginianus. The lifespan is around 5 to 15 years, and the average offspring it has at one birth is 3 or 4 eggs. The average offspring in a lifetime is actually 1 to 6 either per lifetime or season. The reason for this, is because the owls usually keep…

Every year when summer and fall come around, Wisconsin campgrounds fill with families for annual trips, reunions, or spring-of-the-moment getaways. Preparation can be a huge hassle, packing the car to the brim, leaving just enough space for passengers, the dog, and a little bit of breathing room. When I attempt to make everything fit, it’s kind of like playing an exhausting game of Tetris, but it’s all worth it for that tranquil, beautiful, and unforgettable time I am yet to have. Upon arrival…

Mexican Spotted Owl The Mexican spotted owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) has two other related species of the spotted owls which are the Northern and California spotted owls. Each spotted owl is located in their own geographic area and are considered to be tamed approachable birds by humans. During the day they sit on a tree branch in the deep shade and hunt during the night. The Mexican spotted owl can distinguished by its color, feathers and habitat location. Taxonomy and Morphology The…

The Moon has not always sat in the sky watching over the Earth and all its inhabitants. No. In fact the Moon used to wander the earth just like any creature or human does now - as did the Sun. This is the story of what she did before she sat up in the sky. This is the story of the Moon and her only friend. The Sun was loved by all. His heart was warm and his smile was bright. His hands were strong hands that as they touched the earth could make bright green plants sprout from even the driest…

Thousands of this seemingly tame, fearless little owl migrate from Canada south through Maine to points south in winter, but some reside in the state throughout the year. Like the screech owl, it nests in tree cavities and will use a nest box. It prefers dense coniferous and broad-leaved forests next to water. It eats small mammals, including shrews and mice, and will also catch small birds and bats. The scientific description of one of the sub-species of this owl is attributed to the Rev. John…

June, the month of the Dyad moon, the time the God and the Goddess become one. It is a time to seek harmony in all things: light balances dark, heat balances cold, and good balances evil. Brenna Lindsay stood silently in the circle she'd formed of white beeswax candles. The full moon bathed the clearing with silver light. Cool night air met the still-warm ground, creating wispy patches of ground fog blanketing the earth like a sheet of transparent white cotton. Her wolf, White Star, sat on his…

James The full moon casted an eerie, pale blue glow on the night-owl Montrealers. James sat on a park bench at the base of Mount Royal, the hill that overlooked the city. Watching, analyzing. He was sifting through the indifferent individuals in search of someone compassionate. Someone vulnerable. James awaited his next victim. He spotted her. She no more than 30 years old, and she appeared as wide-eyed and enthused as newborn baby. Perfect, he thought. This was the one. He jumped up and…

Spotted owl populations are rapidly decreasing because of the barred owl invading its land, and scientists are rushing to find a viable solution. The barred owl is encroaching upon the spotted owl’s habitat area, and this is becoming a serious predicament. In states such as California, Oregon, and Washington, spotted owl populations have decreased drastically, and scientists are working rapidly to try to find solutions. These researchers have exhaustively studied the habitat and livelihood of…

dilemma on two species of OWLs This Environmental ethical dilemma is on two species of owl – Northern Spotted owl and Barred owl. Northern Spotted owl is a medium-sized dark brown owl sixteen to nineteen inches in length. Most Spotted owls occur on US federal lands (Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service lands), although significant numbers occur on state lands in all three states, and on private and tribal properties. The northern spotted owl is intolerant of…

Midnight Snacks food truck can be a late-night dream for people who typically work between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Night owls and overnight, third-shift workers, often lack access to fresh meals that are available in regular, or fast food, restaurants during the day. After a thorough analysis of the local food truck industry, and the Peoria-area census data, it appears that the Midnight Snack food truck business could be fruitful and fill a current market gap. This section of the business…