Come enjoy the Rat River Wildlife Area on this evening owl prowl. We will begin just before dusk along Shady Lane in search of Short-eared Owls. We will then listen nearby for possible Great Horned, Barred, and Screech Owls. We may drive a short distance in search of calling owls. Success will depend greatly on weather conditions, so hope for a calm evening. This outing will require minimal to no hiking. Dress warmly and bring binoculars.

Directions: Shady Lane is a county road north of Hwy 10 that crosses Hwy 76. From the intersection of Hwy 76 and Hwy 10 go north on Hwy 76 for about 0.7 mile. Turn left/west on Shady Lane. Go straight at the stop sign at Center Road. Look for parked vehicles along the marshy area of Shady Lane. 

Short-eared Owl photo by Matt Saunders.