Comments on: Got owls? Photos & facts of our local owls to help you ID them

By: Leslie Anido

Leslie Anido — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:49:38 +0000

I teach in the Campbell, CA area and would like to get an owl house placed in one of our tall redwood trees in the back of the school yard. Is there any organization that donates houses appropriate for one of the local owl species?

By: Patrice Anderson

Patrice Anderson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:25:00 +0000

Please tell us why so many dead owls are along the 680 highway every month between Benicia and Fairfield near the west end of Grizzly Island. Five rust-colored owls were dead along Highway 680 between October 1, and October 14 in 2009. This has been going on for years. How long will it be before all these owls are gone?

Thank you for your news column and website!

By: Parrot Nanny

Parrot Nanny — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:56:46 +0000

There is a very well written and wonderful book by Stacey O’Brien called Wesley The Owl. An excellent read that is very informational. She shared her life with a barn owl for almost 20 years. It suggests that Barn Owls (and perhaps other creatures) can communicate with mental telepathy. I work with parrots and can testify that they know what I am thinking and what I am preparing to do. Amazing.

By: Nancy Wenninger

Nancy Wenninger — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:32:10 +0000

Hi, Gary:
I live in Walnut Creek and enjoy frequent visits by Western screech owls and love to hear their peaceful calls in the darkness. I have even seen one bathing in my backyard fountain. Every year around this time I get a special treat: the adults bring the kids to forage in my yard. I can’t see them, but I hear the adults “barking” and the kids calling from different locations with their rapid descending “chuckling” sounds. So much fun!

By: Gary Bogue

Gary Bogue — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:51:37 +0000

Edith:
Give the Lindsay Wildlife Museum a call at 925-935-1978 and ask to speak to the wildlife hospital. Explain the situation and see what they recommend. They may want you to bring it to them. Address is 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. Please let me know how it works out. If you want to discuss it, my office number is 925-977-8582. /Gary

By: Edith Bauer

Edith Bauer — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:46:39 +0000

Hi Gary,

I really like your common sense, compassion and understanding of animals. I have a question about
a mourning dove. We found a baby mourning dove in
our backyard. He/she seems injured, it cannot right
its neck and is unable to fly. I am not sure how to
help this little guy. Could you please advise me.

Thank you,
Edith Bauer

By: Gary Bogue

Gary Bogue — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:46:05 +0000

Msmonica: Isn’t it great when we all give a HOOT? I love owls. /Gary

By: MsMonica

MsMonica — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:38:58 +0000

Gary, I’m thrilled to report owling action on Homestead Ave, WC! What I thought to be a rat nibbling loudly on bunches of rattage turns out to be a western screech owl, and actually after days (or nights as reality would have it) of viewing, there are two, a pair nibbling in our garden, and watching the plethora of nests w/baby birds we have hatching in “our park.” Fabulous, makes me think of your book, A Raccoon In My Backyard! This is the most excitement since an eagle circled overhead as my husband and neighbor erected his hand-carved 20′ totem so many years ago. Wow—what a rush! blue skies, Msmonica