Screech Owl Nest Box

Screech owls are rarely seen because they are strictly nocturnal.  They use cavities or nest boxes throughout the year.  In the spring screech owls will nest in them. Eastern Screech Owl Megascops asio - Picture 1 of 15 in asio Other times during the year they will used as a protected place to eat, to store uneaten prey, and as a roost.

Place 3" of dry wood chips on the floor of the box.  Mount the nest box 8 to 30 inches high on farmland, in orchards, or in the woods.

The nest box is made of 7/8 dried western cedar and sells for $45.00.

All boxes are made from Wildlife Choice which is located in Pleasant Hill, Ohio.  For further information on owls visit, 

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

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Eastern Screech Owl Site

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