Q: I've seen an Owl, can you tell me what kind it is?

A: This is the gist of most of the questions I get. I would encourage you to try and find out yourself first, by visiting our South African Owl page. If you are still not sure, please send me as much information as possible. A photograph is extremely helpful. Essential information is: your country, state/region and city/town. Now, I live in South Africa and don't know every state in every country, so please do not abbreviate state names. If...

1.     Avoid direct sun.

2.     Position the box out of any prevailing wind.

3.     Have a clear flight path into the box.

4.     The larger side of the box should be attached to a tree, your house, or any other suitable structure on your property.

5.     Position the box at least four or five meters from ground level. 

6.     You should be able to access the box in order to re-locate young if they fall out of the box.

7.     It is best to position the box where there is not too much vehicle or hum...