This article isn’t so much about the tips and tricks associated with home schooling as it is a fun activity that you and your kids can enjoy: Building a nest for owls.
Nocturnal animals, like owls and bats, have always held a mysterious place in the imaginations of people. As a kid, I always thought owls were awesome. When we went camping, I loved to hear the low hoots from the treetops or the eerie cries of the screech-owl (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Screech-owl).
Interestingly enough, most owls do not build their own nests; they mooch off farmers and other birds, nesting in barns, old sheds, tree cavities, and so on. A quick Google search of “attract owls to your backyard” yields some pretty good results on owls, their habits, and how to attract them.
eHow has a fun tutorial on building a nest for the common Barn Owl. You can check it out here. The tutorial explains how to build a nest that should be attractive to our nocturnal friends. It also points out the benefits of having a winged-predator near your garden. I believe this tutorial says you ought to put wood chips on the floor of your owl-nest, but other sites clearly instruct the user NOT to put anything in the nest.
Do a little research; get the kids involved; and have fun attracting some of our feathered friends this summer.
If you have a fun story about owls, please leave it in the comments section below. We’d really love to hear about it.
Home Schooling is also nice since you got to always see your kids.;:,
Home Schooling is also nice since you got to always see your kids.**’