ORIGINAL: WCO R.W.J

Owls generally kill what’s easiest to catch or find. As with most predators, they are blamed for killing more game and poultry than they actually do. In reality, they are beneficial birds that prey on many pest species. Mice and rats form a major part of the larger owls’ diets; smaller owls eat small mammals and insects. All Pennsylvania owls are protected by the Game Law and federal regulations.