outing is into the water that is why they are called waterhens. Collected by Molly Moran 28-3-38 An owl is a bird of prey he sleeps all day and seeks his prey at night. He builds his nest in a hollow tree or barn. There are two kinds of owls, one a "brown owl" and the other a "white owl". Owls are known to eat their young when the are hungry.sunvilleEmma Mc Tagueouting is into the water that is why they are called waterhens.Emma Mc Tague