Did you know Bert and Betty, the Barred Owls have been waiting for me to pen an owl children’s book about their family? I have one problem … I have not been able to find the happy couple’s home. I have looked far and wide in the Duluth area for Bert and Betty without success. Now I may have a candidate couple at my cabin. Through my cabin’s new bird song listening device, BirdNET-Pi, I have learned there are Barred Owls at Northstar Lake. Last night they were recorded 45 times asking who was my cook! This would be too cool if I am able to find this happy couple. (my cabin’s listening station)

Just in case I don’t find this loving couple’s home, I would welcome help in the Duluth area. Barred Owls tend to nest in tree cavities. I would need access to your property from this time of year (courting / defining territory) through next June (Owlets fledging).