Calling Owls
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มี.ค. 2014
- Owls aren't easy creatures to view, since they hide during daylight and fly by darkness. However, calling is a way to overcome their normal habits and put them in front of your binoculars or camera. Learn how in this video.
I talk to Mr. Owl, a Great Horned Owl, almost every night from my back porch. And he loves to talk back! He even flies in and sits in a tree not far from my porch. Sometimes we will attract a few more from around the lake to fly in and we're all hooting back and forth, it's great, even though I rarely get a glimpse of him during the day
Me too girl lol! My neighbors probably think I'm a little crazy hooting with the Owls 🦉 😂😂!
"Better technology allows owl sounds to be brodcast thru speaker"
*Loads cassette tape*
LOL
I thought the same thing! It still trick em though!
It works trust me. They weren't happy at all. When they figured out that they weren't going to get laid they attacked my bluetooth speaker. Lesson learned.
Oof
There’s a Barred Owl over at my camp by a lake, I call him “Hooty” because of how vocal he is, he has a distinct voice so I can tell it’s him, he’s become so used to us, he almost seems like a pet. I’ve known him for almost 4 years, April 2016.
I agree that it's a lot of fun to lure owls in for photography and to just be able to see one. But please be responsible. Its more rewarding to walk up on a owl in the woods. I have found on camping trips and visits to the north woods that you can lure them in by just playing their calls at dusk. And then just going about your evening as if you weren't waiting for anything. And then sometime in the middle of the night I'm woken up by Owls. Most of the time I hear them calling back and forth to each other. I've seen 3 barred owls in my life time and all 3 of them I walked up on in the woods during the day. The key is to be quite! No Phone No Conversation just you and the sound of your footsteps. And then be totally alert with your surroundings. I've heard several owls walking through the woods calling back and forth to each other. That's the most amazing experience. I love seeing and hunting for them. But I feel the most blessed when they invite me into their world and they go about their lives as if I'm not there.
Owls are the most majestic and beautiful creatures of the night.
I love Barred Owls, I hear them pretty much all the time.
Who who who cooks for you??
“Hey, you woke my ass up...I work nights”
Owls be like "quit spamming my dating feed" XD
/M0ther_bra1ned/ underated comment
Hahahha...😂!
* Owl looks at car* You're a weird lookin owl....
Really enjoy the choice of background music here.
Guys this is an amazing "hack" to get great pictures, but use it responsably, were i live u need a permition to actually do it legally (usually during scientific investigations), this is because it stresses the wild animals around and expecially the owls, wasting their precious time and energy if they respond, and even if they are "doing nothing" during the day it is crucial that they have their rest and take care of their feathers. And believe me it is way more rewarding to find them naturally.
Good luck out there!
Exactly! I can't believe there aren't more comments like this!
I attracted a barred owl in the dusk with a rabbit distress call I found on TH-cam and played on my car speakers. It was not what I thought I'd attract. It was awesome though.
Grizzly Country what were you hoping to attract?
Very cool. Several times a year, regardless of what season, there are Barred Owls (based on the calls I hear) that roost in my neighbor's trees. About 200ft from my house.
I called to tawny owls once and got attacked which persuaded me never to do it again
They are so cute!😍
What a fantastic video. I love the caller idea and I have recently bought one myself. I used it once at the end of the rutting season for fallow deer and it worked a treat. I will add a couple of owl calls to it and give it a try sometime. ◕‿◕
I like the narration in your video too and love the silhouette shots with the owls in nice sunsets.
All in all it's a most enjoyable video and well done for getting the clips and for telling and showing how you managed it with a little help. ◕‿◕
Marvelous...glad someone gives a "hoot" to do this work. Your work has become our church; & a church means tithes. Trying to capture my 19 mo granddaughter on video; to show everyone how much she she enjoys watching this outdoor wildlife series (& giggles along w/infectious laughter of Mike's grand son as he explores).
I enjoy doing the same from a back porch in TX by a lake.
My kids and I really enjoyed your video! So much that they want me to buy an electric call like yours. We liked the music and commentary also. Thank you for your time!
Owls always reminded me of cats. And that one owl was so curious... just like a cat!
Owls kills and eat cats. I live in the forest where they do it all the time.
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Owl: wtf I thought I heard another owl?
Owls are cool birds. What tape did you use in the video ? Barred owls but who makes the tape and where can I get one ?
This was very informative 😉. I’ve never seen or heard a barred owl behind my house but I do have a pair of Great Horned Owls 🦉 that I do see and hear rather often (I assume they have a nest close to my house it’s spring, this is the 3rd year I’ve heard them if it’s the same pair which I’m assuming it is). And I won’t try calling them in until later on in winter cuz I’d love a day time or dusk pic of them 😊.
I also hear but I’ve never seen a pair of Eastern Screech Owls 🦉, everyone says they sound ‘scary’ but I think they are actually very beautiful sounding and soothing ☺️!
I enjoyed ur video very much thank you 😊
I once managed to call a tawny Owl by low pitch hoot whistling. (No speakers) One flew right over my head.
Woah
How do you to pitch hoot?
Cute
Please cut the background music. Thanks.
This video is five years old, it's not gonna change anytime soon.
@@birdiepitchfeather63 Doesn't matter. The comment was for FUTURE videos, not this one. I don't like the music either.
@@judyscheiber3661 then I hope he keeps the background music in.
Anyone that can call in an owl with their mouth is someone I can be impressed by.
Amazing pictures Mike!
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2:54
The owl: you fooled me
I got an 80$$ ticket for that once. They said I was blinding wildlife.
good, they are not for your entertainment by drawing them out for no reason.
lesson learned
@@Motoko1134 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕u G. W. Tell that to the film crews who film at night.
Great footage. What's the music in the background? It's rather pleasant. :)
I just rescued a Barred owel couple days ago, it has a broken wing so I'm keeping it in a cage to keep it fed so it can heal and then I'll turn it loose once it's better
Seek professional help if you can. Soak whole mice (already dead) or day-old chicks in pedialyte. I hope it's nothing physical like a broken wing.
Were you able to let it go?
Yes. I fed it til it healed and let it go. I sometimes hear it behind my house . He's still around and he's been free for about 6 weeks now or longer
@@dentondunn4346 That is so cool you did that! Must be neat to have a new friend in the neighborhood now, too!
good job brother
Owls are very cool.
We have a pair of great horned owls around our house. I tried this the other night and we were shocked it actually worked. Hope I dont drive em away.
3:15
"Bro, did I just get trolled?"
Thank you for beautiful video, Mike!)
Great video on owls!
2:54 "You think this is funny human?"
Amazing
Thank you.
FASCINATING VIDEO! THANKS FOR SHARING! R.K. 4/21/2022.
Hi Mike .. I have 3 young owls living in the old trees next to my house. I managed to call them the past 3 nights by mimicking their sound ..I couldn't believe they came to see me nearer and nearer and look rigjt at me. They fluffed themselves up and sitting moving their heads and bobbing about. Tonight though the log burner was on from ealier this evening, and one of them landed on top of the flue for 3 seconds ! The fire was low, but I've been so worried that it got burnt .. what do you think? I'm sure it's call is sharper sounding it's hard to tell. I hope it will be ok I feel awful. The mother is still feeding them. I only go out once about back of 10 for bout half hr or so they are quite lively calling to each other ..
I love me some Owls
Too bad. You let background music spoil an otherwise excellant video. Why is it that so many videographers think they need music to enhance their work?
When that barred owl looked at the camera at 2:55, I bet he said *what is this thing?*
where or what calling devices do you use and where can I find one?
Primos Hoot Flute Call is a brand you can buy at Amazon or Walmart. Cost is around $6.50.
For short range, I use an Iphone Sibley bird app with an Ihunt wired speaker. For longer range, I use a Primos Alpha Dog electronic caller, available at many hunting shops like Cabelas and Bass Pro.
Great
Hi, can you tell me the name of the bird calling app you use
Barred os are so cute
Imagine if that’s how aliens hunt us like that by pretending to use a moaning female lol then kill us
I have a barred owl caller and I practice with it Wayne Johnston
Wow ultimate idea
I kind of think spotlight is cruel. Their eyes are sensitive.
Bro you just blue balled a bunch of owls
I thought calling in owls is confusing especially during mating and nesting times I wouldn't do it be thankful to see one without calling the owl look for signs pellets and feathers thank you
Wao
Can someone tell what kind of owl is heard at 2:04-2:06?
I believe it was the Eastern screech owl
@@sthier24
It is.
Sandy Waffle Bandit, I’ve seen my owl for a second in the dark but couldn’t identify it. The voice is very accurate.
What is this owl called?
Barred Owl
Excellent video. They come every night to our backyard and I hear them almost every morning till noon.
What kind of owl is that at the beginning?
Barred Owl
I don't think shining a bright spotlight is too good of an idea, I'd think it would cause night blindness go ahead shine a bright flashlight momentarily in your eyes when in the dark and see how well you see afterwards. So I totally disagree with Mike Blair on this.
Galaxy more Mike Blair on the hours to see the house keep on coming
that's the lazy way to photograph an owl. Consistency will produce much better and much rewarding results.
plus, what a waste of their energy. Jesus, I started photography in september 2020 and I have seen 9 out of 10 Owl species in QC Canada. Less than one year and I managed it without calling non-stop with big ass speakers to draw owls for my own selfish enjoyment. Owls dont have the luxury to spend 30 mins searching for a non existing mate. I'm sure you're also doing this in spring while they feed their youngs and use a lot more energy. Once you know where the owls are, they'll come back to their favorite tree or perch by themselves and you'll have much more chance to see natural behavior like hunting or other.
oh and to top it off you blast a spotlight in their face. I mean jesus christ, i'm not even a crazy conservationist or ecologist, it's just basic human decency and logic at this point
Barred Owls in Kansas?? I thought they only lived in the east! 🤔
Oh I’ve heard them living as far west as Oregon if I’m correct
@@jaedenlyons you're very lucky to hear them. I guess they like densely wooded areas in general and unfortunately I don't live by any forests 😒
Keep in mind that using an owl call to lure an owl into the area is viewed as a territorial threat! They are coming into the are to scare off the intruder. They will attack you if your are close to your
speaker. I know from experience!
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Fucking music in an owl call?
Is there a sound that will drive them away? I have 2 owls hanging around close, even though they have ample woods. I want no harm to them but I want them to move on
Would you rather have mice and snakes
Why would you want them to leave? You should consider yourself lucky to be able to have them so close and more than likely free of mice and snakes for like a mile around your house
A great horned owl call would probably do it, but then you'd just attract great horned owls.
@@RepublicofE they were there way before you.
Dont do this, it can actually cause the wildlife stress.
Oh brother, just shut up. Wild animals live and die a hard life. Killing, raising young in a hostile and unforgiving environment, and being killed. A few calls isn't going to hurt them any.
Don't try and be a hero or think you are standing on some moral higher ground than the rest of us.
I don't have an inherent issue with people using this technique (hoping to do it myself some time), but the way the guy in the video does it does make me cringe a little. For one thing, you're not "supposed to" endlessly play the recording on loop until one shows up, instead you're "supposed to" lure them in slowly with sporadic playbacks, but I put "supposed to" in quotes because I recognize that this is probably something birding ethicists are overly sensitive about.
More concerning is him shining high-power lights directly in their eyes and advocating that as the way to do it. It's probably not as harmful as birding blogs will tell you, but still, I feel he could at least use a red lens or something or shine the light right under the own instead of in its face.
And please tell me those aren't live power lines in the video. I agree that all the "you're putting the birds at risk when you do this" is greatly exaggerated, but I feel like not doing playback near power lines should be a no-brainer.
Still, all that aside, as far as I'm concerned playback is a perfectly valid birding method and I really don't like how people in the birding community will shame you for doing it whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur birder. Probably the only reason FWS haven't banned it yet is because not enough people are doing it for them to give a shit.
you should not be calling owls using artificial means, they are not your toys for entertainment.
All I heard was a guy talking
Too much bla bla bla, we can't hear the owls correctly...It's a technical video I think.
It's very unethical to call for owls (and other animals for that matter). Pls stop.
I’m disappointed. I’d expected 5+ minutes of owls doing the calling, not human commentary with the drive-you-right-up-the-wall guitar background.
Owls are cool birds. What tape did you use in the video ? Barred owls but who makes the tape and where can I get one ?
I use an old Johnny Stewart Barred Owl Call tape I got years ago. Don't know if it's still available.