Illustration of binoculars used for low-light owl watching at dusk

Best Binoculars for Birdwatching Owls

Because most owl viewing happens at dusk, at night, or in the dim shade of a daytime roost, low-light performance matters more here than for almost any other species. Objective Lens Size: Go Larger Than Usual While 42mm is a common general-purpose objective lens size,…

Illustration of a well-designed Barn Owl nest box

Best Owl Nest Boxes: Our Top Picks for Screech-Owl and Barn Owl

As covered in our nest guide, only Eastern Screech-Owl and Barn Owl reliably accept a nest box. These picks are built specifically for those two species — nothing here will attract Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl, or Snowy Owl. What We Looked For Duncraft Bird-Safe…

Illustration of an owl pellet dissection kit in use

Best Owl Pellet Dissection Kits for Classrooms and Curious Kids

As covered in our owl pellets guide, a pellet is genuine, physical evidence of diet — and a good dissection kit brings that evidence directly into a classroom or living room without requiring a wild find. What We Looked For Home Science Tools Owl Pellet…

Illustration of a red-light headlamp used for owling at night

Best Red-Light Flashlights and Headlamps for Owling

“Owling” — deliberately heading out after dark specifically to find owls — has its own dedicated gear culture, and a good red-light flashlight or headlamp is close to the center of it. Why Red Light Specifically Red light preserves human night vision far better than…