If you’ve never had the opportunity to watch Eastern Screech Owls feed their babies a bevy of June bugs and spiders, let me be the first to tell you that it is an experience right out of the pages of a children’s storybook. Like most birds, this owl family times the birth of their babies with an abundance of food. Insects and arachnids are on the dinner menu—or is it breakfast? The secret life of owls is fascinating. | Mark Smith Photography

Screech Owl Family ♥ Enjoy this little one-minute peek at Mama Owl and her SIX adorable babies! #ScreechOwls #BabyOwls #OwlLovers #WildlifeVideo #BirdWatching | Thee Owl Queen

Call of the screech-owl Eastern screech-owls are active at night and are far more often heard than seen. Turn the volume way up and listen closely… then watch the owl’s reaction to another screech owl calling! These owls vocalize frequently, so learning to identify their call is a great way to know when one is near. More facts: http://bit.ly/2BAGWl3 Attract screech-owls to your property by putting up nest boxes: http://bit.ly/2P9U6xF Screech-owls will also nest in kestrel boxes. Plans: http://bi