Many owls prefer to nest in hollow trees. But, it takes a long time to make great owl habitat. Trees need decades to grow, mature, and begin to fade before hollows can form. In many cases, it can take over 100 years for a perfect “owl tree” to be ready for nesting.
When they do form, hollow trees may look sick or dead, but they are some of the liveliest trees in the forest. In addition to owls, dozens of species of birds and mammals use the nooks, cavities, and hollows of old trees for shelter against severe weather, to hide food, to nest, and to escape from predators.
One unique hollow tree dweller is the Northern Saw Whet owl. With a distinctive too-too-too call the male saw whet owl is a striking bird with a cheerful tune. These cute and docile owls are the smallest to breed here in Wisconsin.
The best habitats for saw whet owls are found near lake shores and stream banks. The abundance of frogs, toads, and small mammals in these areas provide excellent hunting to feed their family of 4-6 young.
Just as it takes a long time for owl habitat to form, it often takes time for a bank to mature and be ready to serve its customers. This month Horicon bank is celebrating its 128th year of service! Over those many years, we have learned a lot about helping customers and the communities we serve. As a result, Horicon Bank is the perfect banking habitat for families and businesses from Appleton to Milwaukee and all over the country!
With twenty locations in communities from the Fox Valley to Metro Milwaukee, our growing network of virtual teller machines, and an industry-leading digital branch make Horicon Bank a Natural Choice for anyone that wants a safe and secure banking home.
With over 128 years of experience, Horicon Bank is the Natural Choice to help you grow. Whether your goals include operating a business, achieving home ownership, higher education, retirement saving, and more, we are available to serve you anywhere on the map and online. Stop by a branch, use our Virtual Teller machines, or tap our Ascend app today to learn more about our Horicon Bankers, services, and the many ways you can use our many decades of expertise to conveniently serve you!
Thanks for choosing Horicon Bank!