For the past couple of years or so, have on occasion seen one, and more recently two Screech Owls hanging around. Yesterday morning, was out on the deck at around 6AM and saw one, then two, then four of these wonderful creatures. Yesterday evening was watching for them, and saw all four again. This morning was out there again, hoping to be treated with another good show, and was not disappointed. Saw five this morning! Apparently the pair have offspring they are teaching to hunt. They seem to like my back yard, and the bird bath that's tucked away in one corner, surrounded by bushes, with trees overhanging it. I'm going to build an Owl house, and hang it in a tree back there. The youngsters will need a place when Mom and Dad kick them out.