Barred Owl Houses

The Barred Owl is widespread in North America occurring across most of the eastern half of the continent from Florida northward to southern Canada. Barred Owls prefer deep moist forests, wooded swamps, and woodlands near waterways. Courtship activities begin in February with breeding occurring between March and August. Barred Owls nest in cavities and will also use abandoned Red-shouldered Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Squirrel or Crow nests. They will also take to nest boxes quite readily.