Calling Barred Owls

[@bradorndorff-tn5zx]

I used to play native American flute, one night l was out playing and at least half a dozen screech owls showed up in the trees around me. I couldn't tell if they were agitated or just happy to talk to me. It was a great experience.

[@jameswahnee-vn5nt]

Absolutely there was something spiritual happening with you and them.

[@bradorndorff-tn5zx]

@@jameswahnee-vn5nt yes, thank you.

[@23696]

I sit quietly in the woods and can count on at least one owl just sitting across from me, just observing. They are so curious they can't help it. Also something spiritual about having owls join you. Great Horned owl is my spirit animal but they all seem to locate me. Always incredible.

[@adrianpoesiat]

@@jameswahnee-vn5ntI heard the owl call my name

[@JOHNCOINS-vm3ke]

They got a free concert!

[@Rozelynn8040]

I love how barred owls are so active during the day. Most owls sneak around at night and you just don’t see them. So many more chances of seeing and interacting with the barred owl since they’re often awake at the same time we were! 🦉

[@Itsbribribri]

Whoaaaaa!!!! He actually came!!!! I’ve been getting A LOTTTTTTTT or OWL activity!!!! It feels so exciting!!!!!’n

[@apapz3245]

That’s what she said

[@tom-ehill2713]

I did the exact same thing this week and two came in! As long as they know you don't see them they come pretty close

[@ezrapenland3788]

Ha 69 likes

[@loristoneking5711]

Thats amaxing the one owl flew right on the table by the man.

[@susanfarley1332]

Made the mistake of imitating their call one night. I got an unexpected answer from three of them at once. Two hooted back but the third one made noises like cackling lunatic laughing and hooting at the same time. It was the craziest thing i have ever heard. I quickly ducked inside because it sounded like it was mad.

[@ПротивогазЧеловек]

I take my cats for walks a lot and the squirrels in the area start barking aggressively when I take a cat outside. Lol

[@susanfarley1332]

@@ПротивогазЧеловек I've heard them doing a weird creaky door hinge sound at my cats. When I hear that sound and my cats are inside I know a predator is around. Usually a neighbors cat

[@darylbernard2616]

That call is referred to as caterwauling. It often involves two, three, or even more Barred Owls. Sounds like monkeys having a wild party.

[@susanfarley1332]

@darylbernard2616 if the monkeys were psycho.

[@susanfarley1332]

@darylbernard2616 to me it sounded like psychos laughing with bad intent.

[@briandubois7535]

I call in Barred Owls once in awhile with my bluetooth speaker, its spring here in New Hampshire and the owls have been quite active. Last Saturday I tried to call them in and got quite the surprise when 7 or 8 all swarmed where I was by the firepit. They were all around me with a few very close watching me and they were all hollering loudly, it was an awesome experience and scary at the same time with them swooping over my head trying to find the source of the calls, I’ll definitely have to record them next time…👍

[@mkatz1189]

This has been a message brought to by the letter "M" as in: Missed opportunity for the best owl interaction video of all time!!

[@workhardplayhard801]

Exactly what happens!!! Amazing to witness 👏

[@betqpublic9901]

I went out to walk dogs The squirrels were screaming in all directions As we walked an owl ? Barn or horned flew over my head then away The squirrels went silent

[@ctBundy]

i have called them from my patio and two of them did a fly by within about eight feet of me. It was so awesome

[@dryleopardd]

Bro I can’t even get a date that fast

[@icitizenhart1925]

For The Love Of Crab Kind GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR !!!

[@frankmccall9309]

Don’t be so quick to blame yourself kiddo

[@wkd253]

😂😂😂😂

[@510dani4]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@scorpianladyqueen]

😂😂😂😂

[@beaurex4756]

A couple of years ago my spouse and I stayed in a cabin in Shenandoah National Park. When the sun set it got dead silent. In the middle of the night, we were awakened by REALLY loud noise, it sounded like there were monkeys in the trees. The next morning I told a park employee and she got a good laugh. These birds sure make a racket, especially in the middle of the night.

[@justin2308]

2:32 I don’t know what that owl was feeling when it attacked the camera, but it was a mood.

[@retepfavoritelennahc]

Haha It was like: "You tricked me! Piss off!"

[@shadowrslayer]

Normal feeling when you hear another individual of your specie call in your territory for hours. This barred owl was hella confused and probably terrifed at the idea of having to tussle with another barred owl, or it was chasing a non-existing mate. Either way, it's pretty annoying shit. Totally understand why the Barred Owl would attack the closest source of the sound that's been taking all its energy and time.

[@jamaalpoaches387]

It was just trying to perch on it but it fell over.

[@christopherjordan6235]

it's been catfished

[@HootieNoScopes]

@@jamaalpoaches387 no it saw its reflection, you can tell byreaction

[@alexadams9708]

I've used your calls for 3yrs. And it brings em in every time! Thanks!

[@charlesdinkins-z7x]

Everytime

[@americanpatriot430]

I do this with my voice. No need for a speaker. Im just blessed to be able to mock all kinds of animal sounds. The owl is by far my favorite! Great video!

[@evacousticmusic]

I do the same thing!

[@HHIto]

Don’t mess with God’s precious children!

[@evacousticmusic]

@@HHItoit’s not messing with them, I have a conversation with them, there is a difference.

[@inthesurf0766]

I hear them at dusk and they do that dooky noise and my cat dances around and makes tittering noises. The barred owls around my house are spectacular and regal.

[@raymondlaney1369]

When that owl showed up at 42 seconds into the video, I almost fell out of my chair, I laugh so hard! awesome video!

[@a__r__3224]

Playing this video made all of the owls around me go crazy, all at once. I was not expecting that! Very cool video!

[@captainamerica6525]

That was definitely one of the coolest things I've seen!

[@Fin-gj2th]

Amazing one landed right near you, once in a lifetime chance, had one nearly fly into the window of vehicle once. Amazing.

[@smoo4056]

That is awesome. Love calling owls this time of year. Thank you.

[@CA-lf7jt]

I’m afraid to call the pair here- will that make them think they have rivals? I’m afraid they’d leave after all these years. I hear them EVERY night -clockwork. SO vocal!! I love it!! Great vid- so cool to finally see them calling and not just hear !

[@anythingthoughanythingthou2453]

They usually stay within a few mile range of the same area their whole life

[@coriegall]

Did you know they nest inside trees with woodpecker holes. That’s how I try to figure out where they are.

[@desireeholloway3353]

Good question ! I did this the other night but stopped bec I was afraid I was creating more harm than good.

[@ape2theend]

I have some owls in the woods near by and I juat called them. There's at least 3. Amd they are cutting up!! Love it!!! One just flew over as I was typing thise

[@papwithanhatchet902]

It’s like the owl was saying “Come out of that blue tube, you bastard.”

[@jamilafever8110]

I've played their calls outside on my porch and within minutes I hear one or two in the trees! I hear them a lot in the morning while getting ready for work.

[@cainster]

2:12 "Yea? Whadda want?? C'mon pal, I ain't got all night here."

[@workhardplayhard801]

I do this every week and it has never failed. Blows my mind how many friggin owls live around me . I have 6or more show up guaranteed within 3min max !!!. Works kickass for turkeys & Coyote too. Seriously it's so effective it's as close to casting a Hogwarts spell as possible 😀 impresses my company every time

[@МусаКесаџија]

Да ли ради поноћи?

[@godswarrior2952]

Hmmm.... I have coyote here, I might call them in for a lead party.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

That was a beautiful moment. I would be so pumped getting to call in an owl that close. I'm not so sure you could bring in a Great Horned, mainly because they're super wary and because they're nocturnal. Thanks for sharing this.

[@DesMck36]

You made that owl real mad !! LOL !!!!!!!

[@msannthrope_2049]

This is neat, but intrusive. Their calls are communication for a purpose. We shouldn't goad, disturb them for our amusement.

[@StamfordBridge]

I scrolled down in amazement seeing nothing but positive comments. I’m amazed that yours is the first negative one I’ve seen. In the birding communities I’ve known this man would be despised - and I mean despised - for such unethical behavior.

[@EwalkGT]

I did this in my backyard with a Bluetooth speaker... I had 4 of them within 5 min lol

[@stephaniemcmahon3808]

Where do you live? I’m in Massachusetts

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Super cool

[@justimagine2403]

They do attack. Warning - play this in your backyard at your own risk.

[@amymiller4947]

I tried this and had a barred owl come within a minute! Such a cool experience! I’ve heard them for years and only saw one once before.

[@WednesdaysDragon]

Sounds like "Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all"

[@DaveEtchells]

This is so cool! We have a barred owl living in the woods around our house, I’m going to try this with my wife! Thanks!!

[@carathrenL]

This was AWESOME !!!! Thank you so much for sharing !

[@HansZarkovPhD]

That is the coolest thing i have seen

[@Pastorte1]

Really cool, they are such resilient animals and so curious. I had one land about 3 feet away from me the other day.

[@darthgroot4006]

Wow.. when it flew up while you were sitting at the bench is insane....

[@jitsorayz1979]

Ahahaha technology at its best. Man got the whole hood hooting now

[@davebrunette6394]

I once called in a whole family of great Grey owls by making squeaky mouse noises. 5 of them, 2 adults and 3 juveniles. They were hovering over my head and sitting in the trees all around me. Very cool.

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

It's thinking, that's a strange looking owl. Poor guy so confused probably. Still neat to see them. Saw one on my fence not too long ago, just hanging out.

[@lancehoward6714]

This video should be seen by everyone. Outstanding job sir.

[@shadowrslayer]

yeah that'd be a fucking great idea! Good shit dude, let's tell everybody they can literally draw an owl from it's normal routine and spend hours messing around with it for their own enjoyment!! :D Who needs energy right ? All animals can waste their time chasing a ghost and wasting vital energy!! You should also tell them to use this strategy in the spring!! That way you can stop them from feeding their young and have a HECK OF A BLAST :D !!!!

[@shadowrslayer]

Outstanding job i'll tell ya that. Lmfao.

[@alunsinus_prime]

@@shadowrslayer what the fuck is with all that sarcasm for?

[@shadowrslayer]

@@alunsinus_prime The sarcasm is because I'm sick and tired of seeing that shit being legitimized by douchetubers.

[@bergfpv6486]

Well, that escalated quickly. I think he caught on to your trickery and got pissed.

[@toshiro-kano]

I can make a few different owl (and other bird) calls with my hands. Used to love doing it when we would go camping and you'd get 3-4 of them right above you and they'd start making their fighting screeches.

[@Iffy350]

App: I have food for you, food for days! Owl: Liar!

[@JOHNCOINS-vm3ke]

I'm visiting my fiance up in Charlotte and I came outside for a smoke just now it's about 20 after midnight. And I heard a barred owl, and I thought I heard one answering in the distance I played this video both of them came and landed on top of the car in the driveway staring at me. Then when I turned on my video to record them the light scared them away but very cool thanks for the vid

[@MockDH]

I once sat down outside my house, played owl noises through a speaker. No owl or anything showed up, then 30 minutes of owl noises playing a pigeon turned up. He just sat there then flew away. So I gave up. There are normally lots of owls around my suburb

[@sto1asgoetia600]

1:06 poor barred owl just about had a heart attack

[@dave9351]

Try using a "wounded rabbit call" for coyotes and instead get yourself a Mountain lion ! Happened to myself & my father years ago in the mountains above Kern River ! Very interesting and spooky experience.

[@lunamaria1048]

"Yo who's on my turf?... Dis my block, bruh!!!.... I'LL TEAR YOU INTO LITTLE ........ Oh........ Human trickery..... Again... *sighs* Yes i know i'm beautiful, but can you please hurry up and take a picture?... I have a tree to defend and mates to attract" This video is cute lol

[@somebodythatiusetoknow2027]

Omg he actually came and of course knocked your camera

[@ridered7262]

If you pull up in a nice ride at the Scottsdale mall it kinda works the same way.

[@bobstewart4989]

Bahahaha!! That's too funny.

[@htown513]

I’ve got some Barred owls across the street on the hill, im playing this on a speaker. And they’re getting closer 🤣

[@okzoomer5728]

That last owl was not having it with your prank, or being on camera.

[@BlackLemur2009]

The cutest species of owl

[@3rdlineplug]

Owl’s getting catfished

[@moonytheloony6516]

That owl is going to be very upset when it finds out that it's coming from a speaker....there will be hell to pay, I tell you...

[@TRUTHRULES777]

They have been here last couple of years a bit. 2 nights ago right in the back. I heard them in the house and sure enough right behind our fence. I have a recording and will try tonight…🦉strange sounds. Thanks

[@hilariesuid9799]

Their call sounds like “Who cooks for you?”

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

I hear these at night near my home in West Michigan

[@yessumyecrad]

Me too in New Hampshire!

[@CA-lf7jt]

Family up in N W Michigan, beautiful place!!!

[@CA-lf7jt]

Me too here on east coast!

[@jaedenlyons]

Me too in the U.P. Michigan

[@John-gz6rb]

Me too here in Connecticut

[@gordday8933]

looked out my window, one day, and a tiny owl sat looking at me,. I researched, and found it to be a saw whet owl. Another time, something smashed into my window. Its usually partridge so i went to look. It was a Northern Goshawk. pretty cool. He was dazed so I pict him up and placed under a roof where he could recover. After a few min, he looked around and flew away.

[@mrstallings01]

Awesome - thanks for sharing. I’ve been trying to find a good quality recording to do the same. Great video

[@arejetko]

Heard one in my front yard a few nights ago - Victoria, BC

[@dansouza6284]

Omg that's so cool! What a beautiful🦉

[@dcranch4820]

I have lots of Barred Owls on my Wisconsin property. I have a bow hunting stand near some hollow trees. I often am serenaded at dusk by these beautiful birds. Its really awesome when theres several calling at once. I wish i knew what they are saying. Most likly its something negative about the intruder in there forest. Its music to my ears!!!

[@ScallopHolden]

2:28 this is disturbing. What do you hope to accomplish doing this?

[@ironblud]

The last one wanted to be famous!! That was super cool!!

[@gradnitzersl]

Have seen barred owl at Uptown shopping centre where I work a couple times

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

Wow, right to your table, then attacks the camera! Very cool!

[@alexadams9708]

Ben using this to call in owls for 3yrs now

[@allisonthomas8595]

The owlets sounds like a woman in terror screaming 😱. Almost called the police one time.

[@Rob_2020]

I placed a nesting box in the woods and attracted them to the nest using this same method. It sure works.

[@colemaund608]

It surely does I sat my speaker in the yard the other night and used the app and I had one in about 5 or 10 min also worked on great horned owls as well I got a male and a female great horned in the yard the other night calling back to each other

[@Rob_2020]

@@colemaund608 yes it does, but I just heard that when they come to the call they leave their nests unattended and predators take advantage. So I am not going to do it again. Don’t want a raccoon to end up taking their babies while they are out trying to protect their territory. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@colemaund608]

@@Rob_2020 yeah I’ve given it a rest myself I just love to see them and hear them

[@Rob_2020]

@@colemaund608 i don’t blame you, they are amazing creatures. Stay safe.

[@Enjoythepour]

I had one within 4 minutes!! But that app is discontinued.

[@spaceageforever]

I can get 2 owls most of the time just playing this twice

[@alexadams9708]

I'm in Greensboro nc and it works every time!!!!

[@ItsDisneyTreasure]

0:02 A Barred Owl Call!

[@xsyntryk8607]

Beautiful little spot there.

[@Wild906]

This was really cool! One of these guys hangs out in the area i call for wolves, might try to call one of these in next time!

[@dc1397]

When i was growing up, i thought they were Bard Owls because of the way they hooted. But, they're Barred Owls.

[@emdub9573]

That owl call near the end sounds like my last date about to hurl in the toilet from too many margeritas

[@jerseybugg6023]

Yes, raptors can be sensitive to margeritas. Next time you take your owl on a date, stick with daiquiris... everyone wins!

[@VickyRenee]

That's SO cool!

[@kevinjones2667]

I have a pair that lives across the street from me along the nehalem river. ❤ from pnw oregon

[@beanbagger2774]

You have no idea how exciting it is when you're turkey hunting and you use the owl locator and get about 7 or 8 owls come in and start caterwauling.

[@apapz3245]

You mean caterpaulting? Like when you catch them and get to launch them

[@ryangriffin5362]

Please don't do this! When birds are reacting to calls like this it is a stress response or an aggression response. The American Birding Association heavily disapproves of using playback to attract birds because it can have significant negative effects on health and well being (stress, distracts birds from foraging and mating, exposes them to predation, etc.) Research indicates that a male bird that hears another male's call increases their stress hormones and burns more calories-- both things which negatively affect their health. One of the principle guidelines to viewing wildlife is to not disrupt or disturb them, and this breaks that rule and causes measurable harm to the birds.

[@Vank508]

I just had to go outside. Apparently my dog was having a few owls over and they were getting loud. People have work in the am

[@Two_Buck]

That was awesome.

[@joshjohnson3442]

Lmao the ending when it attacks the camera.

[@scottsmith2508]

It couldn't have ended any better..I really laughed,too!

[@RANA.productions]

Bro got catfished 😂

[@leapyear9460]

Wow!!! Incredible

[@desireeholloway3353]

Wow! That was amazingly fast!

[@juliegendron2494]

When is a good time to call them? Time of year and time if night?

[@dyner69]

I call them around dusk

[@andrewczski1969]

Would you continue to do this if you found out it causes them mental illness and depression?

[@LS-fc7nx]

Not to toot my own horn but I confused a barred owl for a good long time by calling back to it.(Quebec cantly Miller cottage honeymoon) We talked for maybe 30 mins back and forth Whoooooo-with a rolled R Simple

[@justimagine2403]

Ok, one tried to snatch the dangling headphones I was carrying. It followed me around my neighborhood.

[@devinsmith5926]

I had to look this up because I've been mimicking the sounds of owls around my property and have had Another successful attempt, figured I'd look into it more

[@cmcapps1963]

The camera man is still missing, persumed dead...

[@Scott-wm8pj]

I call them but mostly at night is when I here them activate never had one come close like that yet

[@dgrdave3161]

The good news, is they are breeding well here in NH

[@austingary9943]

Where can I find that field guide? Is it an app?

[@benjaminhechfellner6606]

Hey buddy I Heard you needed me- what’s this blue thing?

[@huukir22]

This is both interesting and also mean as fuck. These owls are wasting energy on your speaker just so you can record them. If you know they're around, the least you could do is bring some food for them. Frozen mice can be thawed and served for less than a buck a piece. You can get frozen mice at petco or petsmart and I bet these owls would appreciate some free food

[@mikekehoe3598]

Would you please provide more detail about how to get the Peterson guide? Thanks

[@catzenhouse]

"You made fly all the way over here for This?! This??!! Take that!"

[@Klaymour28]

What type of vocalization were you using? What did it mean to them?