Of all the avian raptors at Celery Fields — the Red-Shouldered Hawk, Bald Ea- gle or the deadly swift Peregrine Falcon — the gravest danger to a Screech Owl is the Barn Owl.
During daylight hours, under my can- opy of dense leaves and camouflaged by the russet tones of my branch, I rest still and quiet, well hidden from diurnal raptors. When darkness falls and I must hunt, I could become a tasty appetizer for my hostess.
Otus' Exhibit A is proof that owl statues attract more birds, such as this Blue Heron. File photo
