Many owls use cavities or dying trees to nest in, but you can also install a nesting box to provide safe shelter for the owls you are trying to attract. One way to ensure the owls come is to give them space to not only rest but to nest and raise young.

Do owl boxes work?

Empty owl nest boxes are also good alternatives to natural shelter, but providing natural spaces where the owls can feel safe during the day is the best way to encourage them to roost nearby. ... Nest boxes for owls should be put up by January or February since these birds nest much earlier than other backyard species.

Do owl boxes attract owls?

Tips for Attracting Owls. Install nesting boxes to provide owls with a secure location to set up home. Most owls seek hollow cavities in trees to nest, but some, like the screech owl, are attracted to manufactured boxes.