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84 Burrowing Owls Released To The Wild

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Pat

A team of field researchers, including Calgary Zoo Director Dr. Jake Veasey, released 84 captive-bred burrowing owls into artificial burrows in the Kamloops/Merritt region of British Columbia in mid-April. The Calgary Zoo joined the burrowing owl project in 2004, and … Continue reading →

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Burrowing Owls Need Your Help

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Pat

At one time, the Burrowing Owl was common in the four western provinces. Now, it is one of the most endangered birds in Canada. The population decline began in the 1980s and accelerated during the 1990s to an average rate … Continue reading →

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Burrowing Owl Champions

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Pat

Situated in the rolling prairie fields of southern Saskatchewan lies an unusual tourist attraction, highlighting a most engaging little bird. The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC) is an educational facility dedicated to the conservation of burrowing owls and their … Continue reading →

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