NOAA
Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Bountiful Birds
Learn about different species of birds that make the estuary their home, and why the estuary is an important stopover for others. Includes teacher and student materials for download.
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo: Barred Owl
Zoo site features the Barred Owl. Discover more about this interesting bird as you peruse the brief description as well as additional information. Users may also click on the icon to view a video of this fascinating bird.
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Barred Owl
The hoot of the Barred Owl resembles "who cooks for you". You can actually hear this sound and find information on its habitat, food, behavior, and more on this thorough site.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Habitats: Forest
Forests are more than just trees. They are a complex community of plants and animals that constantly change, grow, and interact with each other and the nutrient-bearing soils upon which they depend. Read about some of the many plants and...
Other
Audubon Nature Institute: Barred Owl
Meet the barred owl and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, wingspan, conservation status, and other unique facts.
Curated OER
Barred Owl Has Moved Into Prime Spotted Owl Territory
This NPR article reports on conservation attempts to save the Spotted Owl, which led to the eventual shutdown of 2.4 million acres of forest in Washington alone and the loss of 30,000 jobs.
Curated OER
Barred Owl
The hoot of the Barred Owl resembles "who cooks for you". You can actually hear this sound and find information on its habitat, food, behavior, and more on this thorough site.