Nocturnal calling - Owl expert built a world-class institute on his fascination with bird of prey Nov 29, 2008
The long-eared owl study has been a consistent project for the Owl Research Institute for all of its 20 years ... In 1988, in a move he calls more guts than it was brains, Denver Holt launched the Owl Research Institute, a shoestring operation dedicated as much to the lifestyle of field research as anything else ... Throughout, the owl did not blink, staring straight ahead with huge fixed eyes the color of sunlight shining through honey. (Missoulian, MT)
Avian agitators get residents up in arms Nov 27, 2008
The wooden owl, for instance (the owl is a natural predator of the woodpecker), simply lost his head over it thanks to some persistent pecking. Some owl boxes planted to draw live owls enticed one short-term resident but didn't scare the woodpeckers. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Wren doesn't buckle, shows wisdom Nov 15, 2008
Lunch time for the Owl. Mark, Tough times. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tom Smart: Summer camp: Fear, suffering and pure joy Oct 23, 2008
Each day we d call home with our report: Today we couldn t finish the last pitch of The Owl because it was too hard and we got too dehydrated and we had to escape off the route. Today we carried our climbing gear 15 miles along the continental divide and never got to rope up because we got hit by a lightning storm and had to bail out by hiking across a broken train trestle. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Mermaids in the Karoo? Oct 20, 2008
At the Owl House in Nieu Bethesda we counted at least 14 cement statues of mermaids was it just co-incidence that Helen Martins included mermaids amongst the other sculptures in her remote desert oasis. But perhaps the most intriguing discovery was San rock paintings of mermaid-like creatures, situated in caves high up in the Little Karoo mountains. (iAfrica.com)
What to say about ... Love's Labour's Lost Oct 11, 2008
You think it's a bit harsh to say Gregory Doran's direction "gussies up the play with a plethora of effects including interpolated rap songs, a dancing bear and even, at the climax, a puppet owl on a bendy pole," as the Guardian does, although the owl did wrongfoot you. And you weren't as tickled as Charles Spencer was by the "country wench suggestively fondling her milk churn". (guardian.co.uk)
End of the road for Ole's Car Shop Aug 30, 2008
The owl was the model for "Owlie," the well-known mural painted over windows on the Homer side of the building. Christensen had it painted by a talented panhandler who used to sit in front of Whole Foods. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Weather, aerial attack help fire crews with blazes Aug 19, 2008
The Santa Lucia Lightning Complex consists of the Buckhorn Complex, which includes three lightning-sparked fires that have burned roughly 185 acres about 3 miles east of Tepusquet Road; the Owl Fire, an 18-acre burn in the Salsipuedes Canyon area; and the Manzanita Fire, which has charred 53 acres a mile east of Manzanita Mountain. Firefighting efforts have cost 2. (Santa Maria Times)
Aircraft, fire crews battle blazes Aug 18, 2008
The Santa Lucia Lightning Complex consists of the Buckhorn Complex, which includes three lightning-sparked fires that have burned roughly 185 acres about 3 miles east of Tepusquet Road; the Owl Fire, an ... The Owl Fire was reported to be in patrol status Sunday night, with a hand line completed around its perimeter, Gray said. (Santa Maria Times)
Why Democrats deserve a shot Jul 4, 2008
Kosmo wrote on Jul 3, 2008 5:39 PM:" Hand me the Federal budget. I'll call a couple of my homeboys, we'll go to the Owl, and be back by supper time with a balanced budget, and it won't involve any tax increases. In fact, I guarantee tax reductions for everyone who pays taxes. ". Bluto wrote on Jul 3, 2008 6:26 PM:" How 'bout this way Joe, I'll raise my shot glass with anyone, regardless of party affiliation! I think everyone deserves a shot! JHappy Independence Day!Celebrate like an American and... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Two local sisters place in Reading Rainbow writing contest Jun 12, 2008
Screech the Owl hooted, "We all heard the sound; even the catfish are afraid, even the other fish and ducks are afraid.The woodpecker that always pecks on my tree stopped pecking and look around. He never stops pecking to look around, even when a big limb falls.". Just then Bubble the Catfish croaked, "I just laid my eggs yesterday and I am going to stay with them until they hatch, but if there's a dragon, I might as well take them with me down the river!". (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Farewell column: So long Cochise County, its been nice knowing you May 30, 2008
We used to work in what I lovingly referred to as the Owl Museum, a Sedona red, burlap sack-looking deal with decaying, 60s-style paneling along the walls. Our publisher, Phil Vega, worked right in an office over my right shoulder, both bathrooms were over my left shoulder. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
FEEDBACK: What are things that people may not know about Cache Valley? Mar 23, 2008
uncle_rico wrote on Mar 21, 2008 11:00 AM:" I think the HJ should do a feature on the Quizzo Cup at the Owl. ". Closer wrote on Mar 21, 2008 1:08 PM:" I hear there's an underground group of couples/people who are into swinging and bondage here. Anyone know for sure? ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Owls Hang On Against Aggies In Lacrosse Win Mar 15, 2008
The Owls improve to 3-2 overall ... Corsa brought the score to within two when she collected the next draw and advanced straight to the Owl cage just 38 seconds later ... Berkley Summerlin won the subsequent draw and Richards found the back of the net yet again to send the Owls into the halftime break with an 8-6 edge. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
City of Bismarck denies Hooters sign again Mar 15, 2008
" The owl is a sign of WISDOM!!!! wrote on Mar 12, 2008 10:08 AM:" to Jamie12~ Wow, I really feel sorry for your husband. If you have to worry about him going out to eat and meeting women, then that is really sad. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
'Thick with season' Mar 15, 2008
Past the plankton of a sea's drift sweet pebbles and rain-flowers shift for a silence, for a song, for the shadow of the owl in the moth's eye, for the lichen that hang their spores against this dry stone wall, soft as the memory of moss cushions for the shape they hold: Stonecrop and Saxifrage, Ragwort and Rue, the latitude of summer, the longitude of snow ... Visual effects are sharply realised and focussed: "the shadow of the owl in the moth's eye"; "the latitude of summer, the longitude of... (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
'A deeply wintry crop' Feb 6, 2008
The owl trailing a "streamer of words" makes for a curious connection between this poem and the last. There's a light, jokey tone here - "early bird specials", "information waterfall", "parallel parked" - which cuts effectively through the sweetness, though I do think there's a danger of piling in too many potentially conflicting metaphors. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Exploring the secret life of Glacier National Park's winter Jan 6, 2008
During the walks, groups will follow the tracks a coyote pouncing on voles hidden deep beneath the surface, the brush of feather on snow where the owl cornered the hare, the deep moosey post holes leading from thick cover to water's edge on expeditions of exploration suitable for visitors of all ages and abilities. Just meet at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, at the Apgar Visitor Center near West Glacier, right on into March. (Missoulian, MT)
Locals listen, look for their winged neighbors Dec 30, 2007
The owl call usually gets birds in the area to hunker down or fly up to investigate, Snow said. Snow spotted four cedar waxwings in the canopy of the trees. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Bird lovers come out for Christmas count Dec 23, 2007
The owl at that point is just trying to go to sleep for the day. The owl was buried in a pine tree, so that was pretty exciting. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
WSW: Bowl Week 1 Dec 21, 2007
Who, Who, Who, says the Owl ... Lets go with the Owls since that mascot is cooler than the Tigers. (BeaverFootball.com)
Wing watching - Birding blind offers unique place to watch wildlife Nov 17, 2007
They picked a great spot, said Denver Holt, of the Owl Research Institute in Charlo. Holt also guides for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, leading birding tours around the world. (Missoulian, MT)
Advocate: Coyotes, neighborhoods can co-exist Nov 16, 2007
Neighborhood coyotes have a friend. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 11/15/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Oregon Recreation Report Oct 20, 2007
" This free family event is fun for kids of all ages. See turtles, snakes, insects and birds. Build a birdhouse to take home and learn about the different kinds of fish in your area. Forty-six natural resource organizations and agencies will be thereincluding ODFW. For more information, call the Benton County Extension Service at (541) 766-6750 or A Celebration of Raptors Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Agate Hall Auditorium, EugeneSpend an evening with award-winning nature photographer John Hendrickson.... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Camden, Maine, remains busy Oct 10, 2007
Camden's literary heritage is intact with four bookstores, including two independent shops, the Owl & Turtle Bookshop (32 Washington St., 800-876-4769) and Sherman's Books & Stationery (8 Bayview St., 207-236-2223), the wonderful antiquarian shop ABCD Books (23 Bayview St., 207-236-3903, ), and Stone Soup Books (35 Main St./Route 1, no phone), a tiny second-floor shop crammed floor-to-ceiling with contemporary used fiction. Indulge your inner child at Lucy's Dollhouse (49 Bayview St.,... (Boston Globe)
Lick Fire Leads To Wild Animal Concerns In South Bay Sep 8, 2007
Experts said they think the fire forced the owl away from its natural habitat. Veterinarians said they think it was hit by a truck, possibly a fire truck. (NBC 11, CA)
LISTMANIA: Best dishes at local restaurants Sep 7, 2007
MR wrote on Sep 6, 2007 3:04 PM:" Best dinner = Le Nonne. Best lunch = Le Nonne. Best burger = The Owl. Best coffee (depending on the barista)= Citrus and Sage. Best Mexican = El Toro Viejo. Most oil for your money = Hamilton's " ... Real Woman wrote on Sep 5, 2007 8:35 PM:" I give the burgers at The Owl another vote. There's something about grilling it outdoors and eating it there - awesome! I really like the chile verde burrito at El Sol, and anything at Hamilton's is yummy. My favorite lunch... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Cross Country to Begin Season in Gainesville Sep 5, 2007
The Owl men finished 14th at last year's event and had two runners who finish in the top 100 at last year's event ... This year's meet may prove even more successful as the Owls' unique blend of youthful experience gives them an advantage over last year's group. (Fausports.com)
Travel briefs Aug 25, 2007
-Bird-watching at the Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge, about 24 miles south of Missoula on Highway 93, just north of Stevensville; the Ninepipe Wildlife Refuge at the Owl Research Institute, on Highway 93 south of Polson, and just north of St. Ignatius, ; and at the Goat Creek Wildlife Trail, at the north end of the scenic Swan Valley, south from Bigfork on Highway 83. -Fishing and rafting on the Clark Fork. (Yahoo News)
Meriwether fire burns 6,000 acres Jul 28, 2007
In Yellowstone National Park, the Owl fire was estimated at 2,800 acres, or nearly 4. 4 square miles, and was 10 percent contained Friday night. (Montana Standard, MT)
LISTMANIA: Cache's best camp sites. Jul 22, 2007
Dizzy wrote on Jul 19, 2007 5:59 PM:" The third bar stool from the door at The Owl. ". KT- Hyde Park wrote on Jul 19, 2007 1:57 PM:" Franklin Basin, white pine lake,smithfield canyon, cherry creek, green canyon past the road on the trail... ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Phenomenon of Potter’: Wizard’s trials hold audiences spellbound Jul 13, 2007
It featured three owl pellets - partially digested remains of mice and whatever else the owl had for dinner - as a magical science experience for kids to dissect. Birthdaypartyideas. (Missoulian, MT)
Forever young Jun 12, 2007
"The question is, how d'you encourage it, not how d'you say, 'Uh-uh, no sorry, what we're going to do now is look at The Owl and the Pussycat and count the adjectives.'" ... I Sell the Owl and the Pussycat a Boat A previously unpublished poem by Michael Rosen. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
It's time to play Jun 8, 2007
Puppet shows: Children are invited to join Ollie the Owl and Frankie the Frog on Aug. 10 to follow along on their summertime adventures at South Slough. Puppet shows are interactive. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Places to go when playing hooky... May 12, 2007
Whether it s staying in during a rainy day or enjoying the deck with an ice-cold big dog for as long as possible, the Owl is surely a place to find people who maybe should be doing something else. 8. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
LISTMANIA: Best Cache walking paths and hikes May 8, 2007
" Festus wrote on May 07, 2007 1:25 PM:"Walking into the Owl. " Heya wrote on May 07, 2007 11:52 AM:"I remember the windcaves, and also the High Creek lake trail. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Owls of anguish Apr 25, 2007
"Any normal, boring, unenlightened politician might have answered "yes", "no", or "search me". Not the Swami of Shotts. "If you will permit me to use one of my favourite quotes - in a sense not to answer your question - I think the Owl of Minerva will spread its wings only with the coming of dusk. "I have checked the original quote from Hegel, and, unlike Minerva, I am no wiser. But it didn't half impress the committee. They now expect the terrorists to utter owls of anguish. Political... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Several female NYPD officers say supervisors made Imus-like remarks Apr 24, 2007
"Two decades of separatist violence have laid waste to the beautiful Himalayan region, India's only Muslim majority state, leaving nearly 70,000 people dead. Government informants are thought to be everywhere; politicians are regularly murdered; Islamic militant groups wage war on the government, fighting for an independent Kashmir or one tied to Muslim Pakistan. No wonder rumors abound.When Saddam Hussein was hanged, word spread that his image had appeared on the moon with a hangman's noose... (North County Times)
Extremely Rare Owl Spotted In Peruvian Nature Reserve Mar 27, 2007
The owl inhabits the dense undergrowth of mountain forests in a remote part of northern Peru ... Until recently, the owlet s key habitat was completely unprotected ... Last month, researchers Geale and Juvenal Ccahuana encountered the owlet three times during daylight hours and recorded its calls frequently at night. (Science Daily)
Hear the call of the wild Mar 25, 2007
" Advertisement Bodle, 31, and Fred Craig, 61, a veteran owl surveyor in the forest's wildlife program, were making their first survey of the year for the great gray owls. The 10 calling sites they visit are in the river corridor between the old Applegate district ranger station and the Applegate Dam. The survey begins in mid-March with three visits to each site by mid-May and another three by mid-June, a period that covers the owl's breeding season. One of the world's largest with an average... (Mail Tribune, OR)
Long Sought After Bird Spotted in Peruvian Nature Reserve Mar 24, 2007
The owl inhabits the dense undergrowth of mountain forests in a remote part of northern Peru ... Until recently, the owlets key habitat was completely unprotected ... Last month, researchers Geale and Juvenal Ccahuana, rangers of Abra Patricia and monitors of the MNBCA program from Alto Mayo, encountered the owlet three times during daylight hours and recorded its calls frequently at night. (Salem-News.Com)
Xcel Announces Start Of 'Bird Cam' Season Mar 22, 2007
The Xcel Energy Bird Cam can be found at or by clicking on the owl at. The open space, vegetation and water surrounding Xcel Energy generating stations make them excellent homes for a variety of wildlife. (CBS 4, CO)
LISTMANIA! Reader input sought for new HJ feature Mar 9, 2007
good, the bad, the ugly wrote on March 09, 2007 8:58 AM:"top 10. 1. Wind caves 2. Bike trails 3. the deck at the Owl 3. Angies 4. episcopalian choir at Christmas 5. the parks 6. Wide Roads 7. Cruise-In 8. Richmond 9. empty movie houses on Sunday 10. 3 am grocery shopping. THE BAD 1. Inconsiderate people who believe because they have children the rest of us should suffer be it in a movie theatre or restaraunt. 2. A public transport system never on time and unefficiently ran. 3. Red Air days 4.... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
CERCA : Experiencing the other side of Zion Feb 25, 2007
He taught us signs for many of the local birds such as the owl, raptor and turkey ... For the owl you circle your eyes with your fingers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Owl cuts power to 23,000 Feb 6, 2007
She said the owl did not survive the 69,000-volt shock. "Anytime an animal comes in contact with electrical facilities, it's nearly always fatal," she said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Construction signals a shift in tower dispute Jan 26, 2007
The owl and toad are not listed as threatened or endangered by the state or federal government. The survey was intended to find out whether any were at the site. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hoot’s owl wins CoolSculpt Jan 16, 2007
The owl gazed onto the throngs of skiers below as if they were mice ... The owl, created by members of the Mountain School and its art teacher Craig Wasserman in memory of Hoot Brown, took first place ... The owl, which is huge and looks like it could swoop down and kill a stray ski schooler, touts 360-degree details, and deep lines illustrate its fine, fine plumage. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
