You can learn more about owls and how to protect their habitat in Door County next weekend. The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor is hosting the annual Owl-O-Rama event. Ridges Visitor engagement specialist and ornithologist Dan Scheiman says the Owl Prowl kicks things off on Friday evening with a presentation at the Nature Center. The focus will be on the four species of owls found in Door County all year round, including the Great Horned Owl, Barn Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, and the Northern Saw-Whet Owl. Scheiman says owls are an important predator in the area to keep other species under control.
Scheiman notes that you can help improve owl habitats by not using pesticides and putting up nest boxes in your backyard. The Owl-O-Rama features a Screech Owl Nest Box Workshop on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., followed by a meet-and-greet with the Open Door Bird Sanctuary from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
