Baby owls are some of the cutest animals out there, and these little burrowing owls are no exception. Oregon-based wildlife photographer Matt Poole posted videos on his Instagram of his conservation work helping to get baby burrowing owls into “housing.” As burrowing owls, the birds nest underground, in burrows they’ve dug themselves or taken over […]
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Hoot Hoot! 5 Times We Loved Seeing Owls Getting Rescued
In the enchanting world of wildlife rescue, few creatures captivate our hearts quite like owls. These majestic nocturnal birds of prey, with their haunting hoots and mysterious allure, have long held a special place in human folklore and imagination. But beyond the realm of mythology, owls face real-world challenges that can sometimes lead them into […]
How a landmark bill and a small patch of land could save Florida’s panthers
Beyond the dirt tracks and swamps of the Florida Everglades lies a narrow, unremarkable strip of land that has taken on outsize importance in the battle to save the state’s critically endangered panthers. Barely 11 miles (18km) long and a mile wide, Chaparral Slough occupies a forgotten corner of south-west Florida, where cattle roam, cowboys […]
POLL: Should the use of strychnine for killing wolves be banned?
Health Canada is launching a review this spring on whether strychnine should be used to kill wolves. The Government of Alberta uses the poison to keep dwindling caribou herds alive. Alberta Trappers Association president Bill Abercrombie says strychnine is a horrendous way to kill an animal. “Strychnine initiates convulsions and the animal basically goes into […]
“Energy Dominance”: Three Years of a Disastrous Policy for Wildlife and Communities
March 2020 marked a somber anniversary. Three years ago, the Trump administration announced its so-called “energy dominance” doctrine, which, as the name implies has put energy development as the priority for our public lands. Since then, the administration has tried to lease a whopping 24.5 million acres of public land—land that is meant to be […]
Spring is for the Birds and Birders!
As days get longer and temperatures begin to climb, birds and birders are anxiously waiting for that annual bliss that comes with the change in seasons. Yes—you know what I am talking about: Spring Migration. While some species are already on the move, we’re waiting for that burst of northward movement from the bulk of […]
How Are These Rare Burrowing Owls Thriving Next to the Busy LAX Airport?
If you’ve taken off on a flight from Los Angeles International Airport recently, you’d probably never guess that a few hundred feet below you, just beyond the runway’s end, is the winter habitat for 10 rare burrowing owls. It seems like an unlikely spot for wildlife to thrive. The LAX Dunes Preserve is located in […]
Lechucita vizcachera (Burrowing Owl) Athene cunicularia
En esta entrada comparto estas fotografías de Lechucitas vizcachera que pude obtener cuando regresábamos a Posadas desde Tacuaruzú luego de disfrutar una jornada fotografiando aves con Nicolás y Luis Lugo, a partir de ahora Lucho. Justo coincidimos en un punto del camino en el que las últimas luces del sol creaban la atmósfera ideal para […]