INDIANA – As March kicks off, barn owls search for a mate and a safe place to nest.
The male barn owl will often scope out a location for the female to nest safely, then present her with rodents as a gift.
However, finding a nest site can be difficult for the male, as barn owls are cavity nesters, which means they like to sleep in confined spaces.
The Department of Natural Resources’s installed nest boxes provide a perfect space that females often find attractive. Once they mate, females will begin to lay eggs, having an average clutch of five eggs.
This is the perfect time of year to spot male and female barn owls in grasslands.
Want to watch them from the comfort of your home? View the DNR’s Barn Owl Nest Box webcam to see any current nests.
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