So Great-horned owls stay on the north side of the village, while Barred owls stay on the south, Washington Avenue and Wood Road. Great-horns will go after eggs, young, and the adult Barreds, themselves, so understandly, Barred owls keep their distance. Walking my dog through the ballfield, I came across what I thought was poop with lots of hair in it. I went back for a closer look and with a stick, broke one open. All hair and bones. An owl pellet! A Large owl pellet. I decided to scoop them up and take them home so I could dissect them. Don't do this after eating a meal! I was a bit quesy but very interested. I have saved the large one to show a preschool class but will show you what I've found so far.
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| Pellets Found Under Tree in Foreground |
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| Mole Hills right by Tree |
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| Larger Pellet |
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| Smaller Pellet Pulled Apart by Me |
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| Transport |
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| WOW, That's a Large Pellet |
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| Smaller Pellet |
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| Bones and Hair |
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| Incisor Tooth and Molars indicate a rodent |
So, I will be getting back to you with more info, bones, and pictures!
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