LOCALadk Magazine

Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) Wingspan: 28 inches Weight: 8.5 -16 ounces Preferred Habitat: Near openings in coniferous forests Fact: A rare winter migrator from Canada, Northern Hawk Owls see prey up to a half-mile away. Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) Wingspan: 53.9-63.2 inches Weight: 24.7-60 ounce Preferred Habitat: Boreal forest Fact: The Great Gray Owl is the tallest owl species in North America with the widest wingspan, though the Snowy Owl weighs 50% more. Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus) Wingspan: 21.7-24.4 inches Weight: 3.3-7.6 ounces Preferred Habitat: Boreal forests Fact: Another infrequent visitor from the north, Boreal owls exhibit the most extreme reverse dimorphism (the females are bigger than the males) of any owl species in the Adirondack Park. Barn Owl (Tyto alba) Wingspan: 39-49 inches Weight: 14-24 ounces Preferred Habitat: Abandoned barns, dense trees near open fields or marshland Fact: A pair of Barn owls with five owlets will eat over 3,000 rodents in a year. Barred Owl (Strix varia) Wingspan: 39-43.3 inches Weight: 16.6-37 ounces Preferred Habitat: Thick old-growth forests, swamps, also suburban areas Fact: If a Barred Owl feeds on crayfish, its breast feathers gain a reddish tint. Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) Wingspan: 19-24 inches Weight: 4-8 ounces Preferred Habitat: Most woodlands near water Fact: Like other owls, the female Screech Owl is larger than the male. Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) Wingspan: 39.9-57.1 inches Weight: 32.1-88.2 ounces Preferred Habitat: Semi-open places, including wetlands, forest, grassy areas, backyards Fact: The Great Horned Owl is the only raptor that can fly carrying prey equal to its body weight. Northern Saw-Whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) Wingspan: 16-19 inches Weight: 2.9-3.9 ounces Preferred Habitat: Mature forests with an open understory Fact: The Saw-Whet Owl is the smallest owl species in the Adirondacks. Long-Eared Owl (Asio Otus) Wingspan: 35-40 inches Weight: 7.5-15.5 ounces Preferred Habitat: Dense brush or forest close to open areas Fact: This owl is perhaps the most adept at night hunting, able to catch rodents in zero ambient light. Short-Eared Owl (Asio Flammeus) Wingspan: 33.5-40.6 inches Weight: 7.3-16.8 ounces Preferred Habitat: Grasslands, open woodlands, marshes Fact: Mainly a winter visitor, Short-Eared Owls are an endangered species in New York State and do not breed here. Whooo Are You? Owls in the Adirondacks Continued... Can you spot them? By Lisa Densmore 26 Summer 2014 LOCALadk H O S S ' S C O U N T R Y C O R N E R SLIDERS - ICE CREAM - COFFEE - MAPLE SYRUP - WILD GAME MEATS B AIT SHOP - RODS - REELS - C AMPING GEAR - GLUTEN-FREE FOODS L O G O W E A R - T H O R L O G I F T S - B R E A D S - C H E E S E S "If you can't find it at 40-year- old Hoss's, you probably don't need it!" Martha Stewart "Bibliophiles and anyone interested in the Adirondacks will be fascinated by the Authors Night evenings." Leatherstocking Magazine 1142 Main Street Long Lake, NY 12847 800-952-HOSS HosssCountryCorner.com Adirondack Author's Night! Under the Big Top at Hoss's Country Corner, August 12, 2014 7-9pm Our 30th Year! Photo by Lisa Densmore Follow the river to an enchanted place. 7,000 sq. ft. of gallery-quality rustic furniture, designer accents, mountain resort wear, accessories, trinkets & pure joy! 292 Main St., North Creek, NY Abode interior service: Let us do the work to pull it all together, a little or a lot! 518.251.4461 Open daily at 9:30 am HudsonRiverTradingCo.com

• Cover