A Boreal Owl emerges from its roost to begin its evening of hunting activities in Northern Minnesota. The Boreal Owl is a tiny but fierce gnome of the deep boreal forest—the belt of cold, wet, largely ...

All owls can be a challenge to find with the exception of the great horned owl, which commonly lives among humans and has a familiar call. One of the most difficult owls to find is the boreal owl.

Local birders Dan Mason and Paul Rice are spotting and photographing rare owls this winter, drawing excitement from Fargo-Moorhead’s birding community. Dan Mason, left, and Paul Rice look for owls at ...