Strix occidentalis

My most recent/common adventure has been my own job. In April (2001) I moved to the Olympic Penninsula,. . . .yes, heart of the debate,. . . .to work on Northern Spotted Owls. I returned for the 2002 season, and have spent the 2003 season in the El Dorado Forest working on the California Spotted Owl. I’m going to attempt to share some picts and stories,. . .without divulging anything that might get me into trouble (both studies are ongoing and the Northern Spotted Owl is an endangered species)

Northern Spotted Owls and basics of owl demographic studies (2001)

Northern Spotted Owls (2002)

California Spotted Owls and basics of banding a Spotted Owl (2003)

Northern Spotted Owls an unexpected turn sends me back to the Peninsula(2004).

For more Owl Information, check out

Owl Pages
North American Owl Identification
Owling

Also, if you have kids, or even if you don’t, the book “Owls, whoo are they” by Holt and Jarvis is great!! (and available at amazon.com)

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Site Updated January 25, 2005.