A great summer vacation idea for owl enthusiasts is to go Owling, finding and sighting owls. With young owls out about trying out their wings from branch to branch, summer is the perfect time to do this. But you will need to be prepared and know where to go.
1) First thing first: obtain a field guide to determine where to go and what owl species are in that area. Knowing which birds are in the area can aid you with where and how to locate them by their habits and behaviors.
2) You may also want to study the owls' calls to further aid your search.
There also are many places on the Internet that can help you here, including YouTube .
3) Have the right equipment, meaning a pair of binoculars, the more powerful, the better. Also, dress as to not draw attention to yourself, such as dark clothes and nothing shiny. You can bring a backpack, but make sure their is nothing clinking and clanking when you move.
4) You may, of course, want to bring a long lens camera and a journal or notebook to enjoy and record your great owl adventure. But, again, keep it quite. Owls can hear for miles.
Some wildlife refuges and other local park organizations provide guided owl walks. You may want to check your area for these as an alternative to going on your own.
Nevertheless, whether you're going owling or on another great outdoor trek, you'll want
to be well equipped.
