• Which owls are here?

    Question

    What owls are there in Chardon, Ohio?

    Naturalist's Response

    There are several species of owls that can be found in Chardon that are year-round residents. These include Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls and Screech Owls. All three of these species are local nesters. During spring and fall migration, there are also several other species that can be seen in different areas of Geauga County where the habitat is attractive to them as they pass through; these include Long-eared Owls, Short-eared Owls and Saw-whet Owls.

    – Naturalist Tami Gingrich