JNF staff find the Long-Eared Owl is staging a welcomed comeback in their man-made forests in northern Israel.
A group of long-eared owls has established itself in part of the forest in recent months, say Jewish National Fund wardens in the Mishmar Ha’emek Forest area.
Long-eared owl (archive)
The owls are among several species of birds that have adapted themselves to the reality of expanding, man-made forests and are making their homes in the northern Israel forest for part of the year.
“Owls are known to congregate before nesting season, but we hadn’t seen it in these woods until now,” said Dr.
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