There are three owl species in Indiana that could use more nesting boxes: the barn owl, barred owl and Eastern screech owl. Here's what to do.

For each type of nesting, we modelled how the use of a nest box appeared to have been influenced by its design and dimensions, plus features of the garden and environment.

High-schoolers built barn owl nesting boxes and other structures for the state agency.

Even a backyard tree can help make a difference. Here's what you need to know about putting up an owl nesting box: What owls benefit from nesting boxes?