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NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL

Aegolius acadicus

STATUS IN NEW ENGLAND: Migratory. Most numerous during cold weather months. Saw-whet Owls are on a Special Concern List sponsored by the State of Connecticut.

HABITAT: Low, moist, coniferous woodlands

FOOD: Small rodents, small birds, and insects

The Saw-whet Owl is almost entirely nocturnal, spending the day roosting quietly. This tiny owl was named after the sound it makes, that of a sharp raspy saw being sharpened. The saw-whet is a compact and rather rounded owl, only 20 centimeters (8 inches) or so in length. They are often approachable in the wild. They are the smallest owl in New England.

CINNAMON

Cinnamon is the female Saw-whet Owl who joined us from the Branford River Raptor Center. She suffered an eye injury, possibly due to a collision. Cinnamon has adjusted well to her life as an educator. She attends many programs, sometimes with Teddy. Audiences fall in love with both birds during programs. She is attentive, watchful and mighty in spirit.

 

 
TEDDY

Teddy is a third smaller than the female Saw-whet Owl, Cinnamon and is a great example of the smallest species of owl in New England. He was an adult when he flew into a window in Old Saybrook during 2001. Although he is able to fly a little, he cannot sustain long flights, which would allow him to migrate to Canada each spring. He also joins Wind Over Wings from the Branford River Raptor Center who rehabilitated him during his initial injury. Teddy is so calm during environmental education programs that he often falls asleep on the glove.

 

 

 

 

 

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