”Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you?” Hint: the answer involves a winter adventure, out-of-doors by dark of night.

On Thursday, January 9, from 6-7:30PM, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy Stewardship Director and naturalist Lynne Flaccus for an evening Owl Prowl. The winter months are a perfect time to listen and look for these nighttime hunters, as our local owls are setting up territories and can be quite vocal. Join us for an evening snowshoe enjoying the winter night and near-full moon as we listen for owls.

We’ll meet at the Hammond Trail parking area at the end of Scott Rd. (off Route 16 just north of Chocorua Lake) and walk from there towards Heron Pond calling and listening. Along the way we’ll try some experiments to help participants learn about and experience owl adaptations, talk about which owls may live in our backyards, and enjoy their forest habitat in the dark. Though we might see and hear them, there is no guarantee; even so it’s always fun to be outside on a winter night!

Dress in warm layers, with warm boots, bring a flashlight, and wear snowshoes if there is a good cover of snow. If you are looking for a trail report, or have questions, call the office the day before at 603-323-6252 and leave a message.  All ages are welcome; kids, please bring an adult with you. Please carpool if possible; parking is limited.

Naturalist and CLC Stewardship Director Lynne Flaccus has 30 years of experience in land conservation and stewardship, managing protected properties, studying wildlife, and educating adults and children.

Banner: Saw-whet Owl. Photo: Greg Shute