The Hawk Eye
With nesting season about to start for barred owls, Des Moines County Conservation is offering a look at these interesting birds and their mating habits.
People are invited to meet with Marcus Nack, a naturalist who joined DMC Conservation in spring 2020, and then hike conservation trails, call for mate-seeking owls and follow their voices when they answer.
There are three Night Hike and Owl Prowl events this year to allow for social distancing. The owl prowls tend to be very popular and the first hike scheduled for Feb. 11 is filled.
Not to worry — registration will start Monday for a 7 p.m. Feb. 18 Owl Prowl at Starr's Cave Nature Center, and Monday, Feb. 15 for the 7 p.m. Feb. 25 Owl Prowl at Big Hollow Recreation Area. They will start with a short program about owls and their distinctive noises.