Several times in the last two weeks I have heard an owl call - but just a single hoot.  At least twice it has been near my home, where Barred Owls are common and Great Horned Owls will occaisionally call.  But I've heard this in at least one other place in AA county recently - can't remember where at the moment.   

Anyone have words of wisdom on how to figure out what owl is calling, when all you get is one hoot?

Joanne

Joanne Howl, DVM

West River, MD