They are often found perched on the top of spruce trees of boreal forests, and tamarack bogs in interior Alaska. Generally south of the Brooks Range. They prefer to perch near open areas for better hunting.
Nesting
Northern Hawk Owls prefer to nest in tree cavities such as old woodpecker nest. But will also use abandoned nest of other larger birds. Nest can be as low as 10 feet from ground level. They often lay 4-9 eggs and can lay more or less depending on the abundance of prey. Males will feed a nesting female often leaving prey near the nest.
Females stay with the young constantly for their first two weeks and they are able to fly by five to six weeks.
