I have grown up hearing these owls both in Galax, VA and Amherst, VA. Most recently I heard one in the middle of the night because my dog woke me up barking and the only thing I could figure out was that it was barking at the owls (there were no critters in the yard and the windows were shut with shades down. The only outside the norm thing was the hooting of the owl(s)! I just played the recording in this article and indeed he started barking again! lol I love listening to them at night! Makes me feel hopeful and at peace.
I have grown up hearing these owls both in Galax, VA and Amherst, VA. Most recently I heard one in the middle of the night because my dog woke me up barking and the only thing I could figure out was that it was barking at the owls (there were no critters in the yard and the windows were shut with shades down. The only outside the norm thing was the hooting of the owl(s)! I just played the recording in this article and indeed he started barking again! lol I love listening to them at night! Makes me feel hopeful and at peace.