The Daily Hoot #18
2026-06-22
A small parliament of bright animal notes to start the day.
Owl Perch
Eastern screech-owl field guide
A small, charming owl profile for days when fresh owl news is scarce.
Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Snowy owl field guide
A wintry owl profile with photos, range notes, and a little northern magic.
Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The Crow's Nest
Meet the American crow
<p>American Crows are familiar over much of the continent: large, intelligent, all-black birds with hoarse, cawing voices. They are common sights in treetops, fields, and roadsides, and in habitats ranging from open woods and empty beaches to town centers. They usually feed on the ground and eat almost anything-typically earthworms, insects and other small animals, seeds, and fruit; also garbage, carrion, and chicks they rob from nests. Their flight style is unique, a patient, methodical flapping that is rarely broken up with glides.</p>
Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Wishing you a soft landing into the rest of the morning.