Marsh Owl

Driving between our hometown and the nearest city over the past 22 years, we've often seen an owl on the fence along the road. Last week Grant stopped and I was able to photograph it.

Marsh Owl

The Marsh Owl is active late afternoons and early morning; often seen on fence pole (see my images!) It's a locally common resident. Its habitat is tall open woodland and broad-leafed bushveld. The Marsh Owl eats mainly small rodents. Its call is a grating croak, like tearing canvas. Breeding habits: it's monogamous. It nests in a shallow pad concealed under grass tuft.  

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