Owls of Iowa

By Charity Nebbe,

Samantha McIntosh

Published November 12, 2024 at 6:00 AM CST

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Many owls live among us in Iowa, but with their ethereal calls, nocturnal habits and silent flight, they can seem a little otherworldly.

Wildlife ecologist Jim Pease joins us this episode to talk about the owls of our state.

We learn about the most common species in Iowa, those that are endangered, and rare ones that make special visits. Listeners also share their owl encounters and queries.

Guest:

Jim Pease, emeritus professor of ecology, Iowa State University

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Charity Nebbe

Charity Nebbe is the host of IPR's Talk of Iowa

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Samantha McIntosh

Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer at Iowa Public Radio. Prior to IPR, Samantha worked as a reporter for radio stations in southeast and west central Iowa under M&H Broadcasting, and before that she was a weekend music host for GO 96.3 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Owls of Iowa

Many owls live among us in Iowa, but with their ethereal calls, nocturnal habits and silent flight, they can seem a little otherworldly.

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