The Barred Owl's range extends across eastern North America. The northern most part of it's range includes the area of my cabin. I occasionally see these owls and consider them one of my favourite animals.

A friend of mine is a bird expert, and suggested that I build an Owl Nest Box on the property. I researched various plans, and used materials that I had at the cabin to complete the build.

The structure is quite simple and consists of a 13x13" floor plan with walls approximately 23" tall. The hole is 7" diameter. For my owl nest box, I used boards I had sawn for the wood shed, and made the roof out of cedar planks.

From what I have read, these boxes do best when they are within 200 feet of water, and near a forest that is somewhat immature. Owls will normally nest in hollowed tree trunks of large trees. In forests that do not provide this habitat, the owl nest box can be a nesting option for the owls.

I may be a bit late in the season to attract a nesting female, but the box is now up and I am hopeful that I will see owls in it one day.

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