Virtual Visit

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Are you coming to Owl's Hill soon? Browse here to get a preview of the Sanctuary, then click Visit Us in Person for a map and directions.

Not planning a physical visit to Owl's Hill in the near future? Enjoy our On-line Tour and other Virtual activities to find out what we are all about.

TAKE A "HIKE" NO TICKS, NO POISON IVY, NO WORRIES!

Use the Site Map to guide your way through Owl's Hill or select from the menu.

People
Habitats
Pond | Field & Orchard | Woods
Animals
Groundhog | Snapping Turtle | Raccoon | Whitetail Deer
Wild Flowers
Passionflower | Dutchman's Britches | Butterfly Weed | Tennessee Cone

MEET OUR OWLS

Eastern Screech Owl	Barred Owl
Barn Owl	Great Horned Owl

Select an owl for more information
and to hear them in the wild.

An Owl is a Nocturnal Bird of Prey. What makes it such a super hunter?

Special Ears
- Facial disk to funnel sound
- Offset ear openings for 3D hearing
Silent Flight
- Highly developed wing feathers with soft edges and special coating
Special Eyes
- Binocular vision
- Eyes fixed in sockets, exceptional night vision
Talons
- Large claw for capturing prey
Hooked Beak
- To kill and shred prey

THE HACKING BOX: WHAT IS IT? HOW DOES IT WORK?

The HACKING BOX is a half-way house for orphaned Birds of Prey. When the birds arrive here, they have been in the care of a wildlife rehabilitator who has raised and cared for them. When the birds leave the hacking box, they are prepared to live freely in the wild. During the time they are in the hacking box, the birds must learn four very important lessons.

1. Food does not come from people.
2. Food does not arrive at a set time.
3. The amount of food is not predictable.
4. Food must be captured and killed before eating.

From the security of the box, the bird adjusts to the sights. sounds and feel of the new habitat which may become their home. Hopefully they will see prey and perhaps a wild bird capturing prey!

To learn more about the Hacking process,
play the Hacking Quiz. Are you ready?

Let's help an owl.