Press release
The Crawford Park District will be hosting a program on Saw-Whet Owls at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 4 at Lowe-Volk Park. Secretive and nocturnal, Saw-whets are Ohio’s smallest owl. With a handful of nesting records in Ohio, Saw-whets breed mostly in northern boreal forests, but venture south in the fall and winter months. Bob Placier has been banding Saw-whets for 13 years and his data has increased the knowledge of the occurrence of this diminutive owl. A PowerPoint presentation will be followed by checks of the mist nets in the hopes of catching a few of these nocturnal flyers. Between net checks, there will be a craft and small bonfire to enjoy the fall evening. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight! Fun for the whole family! Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of Route 30 on 598. For more information contact the Crawford Park District Office at 419-683-9000. More information on upcoming Crawford Park District programs and events can be found by visiting their website at www.crawfordparkdistrict.org, or by visiting their Facebook page.