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Northern Saw-whet Owls nest in the highest elevations in West Virginia. They migrate through all areas of the state in the fall and spring, sometimes in large numbers. And some winter over, even in the lower elevations. Ornithologists are just beginning to learn about this very secretive bird through research like Project Owlnet. This program includes many photos of NSWOs and highlights research involving the trapping and banding of this mysterious owl by Bill Beatty and Jan Runyan at their home in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. This program is at the Refuge Visitor Center. Admission is free.