A 17-year artificial burrow project brought burrowing owls back from the brink in eastern Oregon. Here's what researchers ...

Seventeen years ago, only four burrowing owl pairs remained at the Umatilla Chemical Depot in eastern Oregon. Now, more than 80 pairs nest in the unlikely spot that has become home to one of the world ...

The National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count will be held through Jan. 5. Today we show you some of California’s owls, particularly the burrowing owl, a candidate for the state ...

The wildlife protection law The western burrowing owl is relatively widespread, from Canada to the Western U.S. to Central America and is not listed as a protected species overall.

The burrowing owl is a California species of special concern, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service bird of conservation concern, and has protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

A western burrowing owl in its burrow. The species was accepted as a candidate for listing as endangered or threatened by the state on Oct. 10, 2024. The California Fish and Game Commission will ...

This Tiny Burrowing Owl Has A Big Problem In Southern California. What Will It Take For It To Thrive Again? By Jacob Margolis Published May 1, 2023 6:04 AM ...

Solai Le Fay, a graduate student at Boise State University, bands a 23-day-old burrowing owl. Courtney Flatt / NWPB The noise is designed to scare predators like coyotes and badgers.

Owls are a symbol of wisdom, but they are not particularly street-smart. In fact, they are quite frequently struck by cars. Considering this, and a whole host of other dangers posed by humanity, the ...