Owl Prowls
Owls live all around us but are very good at evading detection. Come learn how to identify our local owls by size, shape, silhouette and sound. Following the indoor portion of the program participants will drive their vehicles following staff to 3-4 known owl territories in and around Houston to call and listen for Eastern Screech-Owls, Barred Owls, and Great Horned Owls.
Meet at the International Owl Center no later than the listed time (the Center will open 30 minutes prior to the program start time.) Plan to spend the first 30-45 minutes indoors learning to identify owls by sound before going outdoors. Dress for the weather, and try to wear clothes that don't make noise when you move. You will drive your vehicle following our staff to 3-4 different locations within 10 miles of Houston. Calling will be done from the side of the road, so very little walking is required. Expect to return to the Owl Center roughly 2.5 - 3 hours after program start time.
Please note that if you want to meet our ambassador owls you should visit the Center during open hours (10:00 - 4:00) as our owls do not live at the Owl Center and will have gone home by the time of the owl prowl program.
Programs will be canceled in case of significant wind, rain, severe road conditions, low enrollment, or COVID restrictions. Cancellations will be announced at least 24 hours prior to the program time.
Cost: $10 for members; $15 for non-members. Pay at the door when you arrive.
There will be a maximum of 30 people allowed for each date. Pre-registration is required as events always sell out in advance, sometimes a month or more.
Dates for fall/winter 2022-2023
September 24 (rescheduled from the 17th), 6:30 PM - SOLD OUT
October 8, 5:30 PM - SOLD OUT
November 5, 5:00 PM - SOLD OUT
December 3, 4:00 PM - SOLD OUT
January 7, 4:00 PM - SOLD OUT
February 4, 4:30 PM - SOLD OUT
March - see the International Festival of Owls schedule
We only do owl prowls in fall and winter so we don’t bother the owls while they’re raising their young. If you want to keep an eye out for when we do schedule them, you can watch here, follow our Facebook page or sign up for our e-newsletter.
Meet at the International Owl Center no later than the listed time (the Center will open 30 minutes prior to the program start time.) Plan to spend the first 30-45 minutes indoors learning to identify owls by sound before going outdoors. Dress for the weather, and try to wear clothes that don't make noise when you move. You will drive your vehicle following our staff to 3-4 different locations within 10 miles of Houston. Calling will be done from the side of the road, so very little walking is required. Expect to return to the Owl Center roughly 2.5 - 3 hours after program start time.
Please note that if you want to meet our ambassador owls you should visit the Center during open hours (10:00 - 4:00) as our owls do not live at the Owl Center and will have gone home by the time of the owl prowl program.
Programs will be canceled in case of significant wind, rain, severe road conditions, low enrollment, or COVID restrictions. Cancellations will be announced at least 24 hours prior to the program time.
Cost: $10 for members; $15 for non-members. Pay at the door when you arrive.
There will be a maximum of 30 people allowed for each date. Pre-registration is required as events always sell out in advance, sometimes a month or more.
Dates for fall/winter 2022-2023
September 24 (rescheduled from the 17th), 6:30 PM - SOLD OUT
October 8, 5:30 PM - SOLD OUT
November 5, 5:00 PM - SOLD OUT
December 3, 4:00 PM - SOLD OUT
January 7, 4:00 PM - SOLD OUT
February 4, 4:30 PM - SOLD OUT
March - see the International Festival of Owls schedule
We only do owl prowls in fall and winter so we don’t bother the owls while they’re raising their young. If you want to keep an eye out for when we do schedule them, you can watch here, follow our Facebook page or sign up for our e-newsletter.
Participants must be able to stand quietly in the cold for at least 10 minutes at a time. Owl prowls are not recommended for children under 12.
Please note, our education owls go home at the end of the day (before the owl prowl), so if you want to see them, visit them during our open hours.
Owl prowls always sell out in advance, so as a courtesy to everyone involved, please let us know immediately if you cannot attend.
