Joseph O. Bourdane

Illinois offers up some pretty fantastic landscapes, and whether you live in the bustling city of Chicago or on some of the state’s millions of acres of farmland, you can spot owls going about their daily business. While most owls stay out of dense urban areas, you can occasionally find them in parks and cemeteries. … Read more

There’s a reason that owls capture the imagination of so many people. They’re a classic part of fairy tales and science fiction, and they’re a part of myths and legends across the world. In Missouri, you can find eight different owl species that live or visit the Show-Me State. Obviously, birding hotspots like Big Oak … Read more

Tennessee covers an astonishing range of landscapes, from the river lands near the mighty mighty Mississippi to the towering peaks of the Appalachian mountains. From the city streets of Nashville and good old Jackson, to the wilderness of the state’s many wildlife refuges, bird lovers have endless options for checking out the seven species of … Read more

Kentucky, with its beautiful and varied landscapes, is home to seven different species of owls. You can find the common Great Horned Owl and the Eastern Screech Owl anywhere, from the massive Land Between the Lakes area to the city streets of Louisville, Lexington, and Frankfort. While owls are mostly night hunters, you can find … Read more

Owls are incredible creatures with their piercing eyes and majestic flight. If you’re a fan of birdwatching, then no doubt you want to see as many of them as possible. If you live in or are visiting the Buckeye State, then you are in luck. You can find nine different species in Ohio. While the … Read more

West Virginia is small and it doesn’t have the dramatic variation in range that some of the surrounding states do. You won’t find drastic changes in the environment from one end of the state to the other. But despite that, what you will find is seven species of owls (with one species that may come … Read more

Pennsylvania stands out from other states because it is both incredibly densely populated and also full of wide-open rural areas. In the east are Philadelphia, Scranton, and Allentown, with Pittsburgh in the east. But in between, birders can find an astounding array of species, including eight different owls. While you can often see Great Horned … Read more

It might be known as the Badger State, but Wisconsin is also home to large populations of nine different owls. Some of these are common across the United States, like the Great Horned Owl. But some, like the Great Gray Owl and the Snowy Owl, are rare visitors and a real treat if you can … Read more

Michigan may have freezing cold winters, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a perfect place to look for birds of all kinds all year long. In fact, the state is home to 10 different owl species, a few of which are incredibly rare across the rest of the country. While you can certainly find owls … Read more

With 10,000 lakes, Minnesota is a birding paradise. Despite the dramatic temperature swings, which can go from downright frigid to sunny and hot over several months, there is an incredibly range of avian friends to find. When it comes to owls, there are a dozen different species in Minnesota. Those in the northern part of … Read more