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Barn Owls
Barn owls in Florida breed from March through July and nest in secluded places like caves, barns, tree cavities, and large bird houses. They build no actual nest and lay from 3-11 (most commonly 5-7) white or buff-white eggs. Many people attract barn owls by erecting nest boxes in an effort to control local rodent populations (see CNN story and Tom Hoffman's article). More Information Build your Own Barn Owl Nest Box International Barn Owl Restoration Project Another Barn Owl page with info on how to build nest boxes A general owl page with lots of links
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The barn owl (Tyto alba) is found throughout
the state of Florida and inhabits hardwood and tropical hammocks, urban
areas with abundant palms and large hardwoods, and manmade structures
such as silos, barns, and deserted buildings. Barn owls forage voraciously
for rodents in open areas such as prairies, pastures, fields, and sparsely
wooded areas.