what types of owls are in maryland
Most owls in Maryland are secretive and active at dusk and dawn or at night. Eighteen species of owls can be found in North America, eight of which occur in Maryland. Barred Owls, Barn Owls, Eastern Screech-Owls and Great-Horned Owls are commonly found throughout Maryland.hough their name implies that they make a screeching sound, their call is more comparable to the âwhinnyâ of a horse. Eastern Screech-Owls hunt at night and eat small rodents, flying insects and small birds. Year-round residents of Maryland, they are fairly common in suburban areas.