Sudden moves spark brain battle Oct 24, 2009
Working with barn owls, neuroscientists at Stanford University in California found that neurons in the midbrain, which acts as a relay for sensory information, engage in a winner takes all battle with one another ... To find out, Knudsen s team used barn owls, which have neatly arranged midbrains that are easy to study. (Scientific American)
Marine Scientists Participate In Israeli-Jordanian Project To Protect Gulf Of Aqaba's Fragile Ecosystem Aug 27, 2009
24, 2009) Barn owls and common kestrels are being encouraged by farmers in Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority to control agricultural pests instead of using harmful chemicals. A pair of Barn Owls. (Science Daily)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 7/26/09 Jul 26, 2009
Races of sailboats, canoes and kayaks; children's games, antique cars, climbing wall, hot air balloon launch, live music, fireworks, swimming, canoe and kayak demonstrations, barn owls and oil well exhibits, crafts booths, concession stands, picnicking. Free, schedule and details at 724-368-8811. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Oregon Recreation Report Jul 25, 2009
Red-tails, Northern Harriers, Kestrels and Barn owls can all be seen near their nests with young near fledging, if not fledged already. Swainson s hawks, mostly dark phase, can be seen on their nests North of Lexington. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Injured Owl Causes A Hoot To Find Treatment Jul 21, 2009
But their policy is to avoid picking up wild animals, including barn owls, which are a federally protected species. Instead, they recommended calling the California Living Museum and CSUB's Facility for Animal Care and Treatment, but neither entity could pick up the owl, although they could offer it treatment. (KERO 23, CA)
Ponting does not deserve this ridicule Jul 20, 2009
They hooted like barn owls. There has been something slightly distasteful about the ragging of Ponting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rat-Plagued Laos Urged to Stop Eating Owls Jul 17, 2009
(AP) When rats descended in swarms and wiped out an entire season's rice harvest, hungry Lao villagers supplemented their diets by hunting barn owls, snakes and other wild animals ... "Some villagers eat the barn owls," he continued ... Verniau said the barn owls will be part of a long-term strategy aimed at avoiding rodent outbreaks that repeatedly plague rural communities in Southeast Asia. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Owls replace pesticides in Israel May 21, 2009
"Kestrels hunt during the day and barn owls at night," said Dr Charter. "This constant 24-hour threat of predation has caused changes in the pests' behaviour, resulting in less crop damage.". (BBC News -- Science)
ESCONDIDO: Barn owls keep the rodents down Mar 19, 2009
Burke uses the box to attract barn owls to help control the rodent population ... Barn owls live on a diet of rats, mice and gophers, and according to Burke, can often be enticed to take up residence simply by installing a wooden box on a tall pole in a back yard ... Burke said he is frequently asked if barn owls pose a threat to small pets. (North County Times)
