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MiamiHerald.com27: Burrowing Owl Festival, Cape Coral. Children's corner, butterfly tent, educational speakers, birding tours, native plant sales and exhibits. ...

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Imperial Valley Press (subscription) (press release)Since the Imperial Valley is home to about 70 percent of California's burrowing owl population, it was one of the stars at ...

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Fontana Herald-NewsThis time — as expected — it is a burrowing owl. It's a young one, and its gender is impossible to tell at this point. So, one of them takes the bird from ...

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Berkeley Daily PlanetSpecies such as the golden eagle, red-tailed hawk, and the burrowing owl are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which makes any killing of the ...

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Berkeley Daily PlanetA burrowing owl keeps a wary eye on passing dog-walkers at the Berkeley Marina. Sometimes this dysfunctional city actually gets it right. ...

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Pueblo ChieftainA burrowing owl chick surveys its surroundings at the south end of Lake Pueblo. Drummond photographed these mountain goats on Mount Evans. ...

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Sun-SentinelThe enormous sea cow or burrowing owl or the leatherback sea turtle -- with a hard shell? Photo: Will this endangered Key Largo wood rat make the cut? ...

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Enterprise-RecordTargets are bald eagle, ferruginous hawk, rough-legged hawk, prairie falcon, merlin and burrowing owl and commonly seen species. Bring.

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Willcox Range News..."No matter what your opinion is, the Burrowing Owl is dependent on the health of the 'ground floor," he said. "Its very existence is at the heart of an ...

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Stockton RecordAn exhibit hall boasts 25 tables with interactive displays hosted by nonprofit groups like the Burrowing Owl Society, California Native Plant Society, ...

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Lincoln Journal StarBirds documented on site include: upland sandpiper, burrowing owl, red-headed woodpecker, swamp sparrow, dickcissel, bobolink and marsh wren. ...

Falconer Instructs Visitors On Birds Of Prey  -  05 Aug 2009
cbs4denver.comDuring a dozen presentations in Cody, Quitugua introduced museum-goers to a peregrine falcon, Harris' hawk, burrowing owl, great-horned owl and bald eagle.

Judge: SoCal Wal-Mart plans not green enough  -  ‎Aug 2, 2009‎
San Jose Mercury News...threats to plant species, kangaroo rats and the Western burrowing owl, and that the city did not give proper notice of a public hearing on the project.

Owls well in Cape Coral, survey reveals  -  ‎Aug 2, 2009‎
The News-PressThe tiny fowl, weighing 7.5 ounces or less, is Cape Coral's official bird and a Burrowing Owl Festival is held annually. A burrowing owl nest is marked as

Judge nixes Rialto Wal-Mart plans  -  ‎Aug 3, 2009‎
San Bernardino Sun...emissions and improperly failed to analyze and mitigate potential impacts on five special plant species, kangaroo rats and the Western burrowing owl.

Exploring our unique wild side  -  ‎Jul 23, 2009‎
Naples Daily NewsWith all this keen interest in wildlife, especially birds, it's ironic that our burrowing owl population has decreased in recent years, due in part to

New exhibit opening at burrowing owl centre on Saturday  -  ‎Jul 10, 2009‎
Moose Jaw Times-HeraldSaturday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretative Centre is officially opening its new exhibit on the burrowing owl and the prairies.

New policy working well for Cape Coral city workers, wildlife  -  ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
The News-PressA new city policy requires the crews to report any gopher tortoise and burrowing owl nests that they come across, said Lori Blydenburg, city planning

Owl centre welcomes special guests for exhibit opening  -  ‎Jul 13, 2009‎
Moose Jaw Times-HeraldA special presentation at the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC) had children jumping like prairie dogs and walking around with their

Comic-Con 2009: CCI-IFF Awards  -  ‎Jul 26, 2009‎
ScreenCrave.comIt's the Hidden Life of the Burrowing Owl has just won the Judges Choice Award! Too bad the director still isn't here. 11:59: Best in Science Fiction

Fierce raptor halts mail delivery in Moose Jaw, Sask.  -  ‎Jul 17, 2009‎
CBC.ca..."What they do is just try to intimidate you," Janet Ng, a bird expert from the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre, told CBC News on Friday.

What's Good For Conservation Is Good For Business  -  ‎Jul 27, 2009‎
Discover FoothillsWhile the foothills are included in the historical range of the endangered burrowing owl, there hasn't been any sightings of the tiny bird for a couple of

Report: How 49ers stadium in Santa Clara would affect traffic, noise  -  ‎Jul 30, 2009‎
San Jose Mercury News...at Mineta San Jose International Airport, local businesses near the stadium, endangered species such as the burrowing owl and earthquake engineering.

Pricey new arrivals best for special occasions  -  ‎Jul 11, 2009‎
Toronto StarMy top-rated white, from British Columbia, is Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2006 Chardonnay (#726604, $37.95, rating 91+/100) showing opulent floral pear and

Taking Flight  -  ‎Jul 20, 2009‎
Discover FoothillsHabitat Stewardship Coordinator Carolyn Gaudet says the fledglings are beginning to fly and Operation Burrowing Owl is asking motorists to be on the lookout

Coyote Valley vital as wildlife corridor  -  ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
San Francisco Chronicle...have identified 171 bird and 24 mammal species living - or moving through - Coyote Valley, including tule elk, gray fox, burrowing owl and golden eagle.

KC area engineering firms guide projects around the world  -  ‎Jul 27, 2009‎
Kansas City StarShould a burrowing owl, Swainson's hawk or other threatened bird build a nest on new tower, a regular occurrence, crews have to wait until the young have

Sewage plant modernization opens up more than 2000 acres  -  ‎Jul 14, 2009‎
San Jose Mercury NewsPower, executive director of the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, said roughly 30 acres of the sewage plant property is home to the burrowing owl,

A SMALL SURPRISE  -  ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
Washington PostThe burrowing owl might bite a finger off, a grass snake might release a terrible odor, and others, like the golden-headed lion tamarin, just need to have

Grassland may receive up to $2.5M in stimulus funding  -  ‎Jul 25, 2009‎
Greeley TribuneAlso, several species such as the mountain plover, burrowing owl and many birds of prey can be seen at different times of the year on the Grassland.

Creating "Wise Owlets" At Camp  -  ‎Jul 24, 2009‎
Discover Moose JawThe Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre is holding the Wise Owlets Ecology Camp in Moose Jaw next week. "We've got live animals for kids to meet

Cape Coral City Council considers deep cut to special events  -  ‎Jul 18, 2009‎
The News-Press...and the Christmas event, Celebrate Cape Coral, the Coconut Festival, Columbus Day Parade and Festival, the Burrowing Owl Festival, Sounds of Jazz and

Cape Coral may cut special events funding  -  ‎Jul 17, 2009‎
The News-PressColumbus Day Parade and Festival and the Burrowing Owl Festival, if the money isn't found by the time the city's new budget goes into effect Oct. 1.

Horses to Watch  -  ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
Daily Racing NewsBurrowing Owl: Raced 1 ½ lengths behind in third after a half-mile, lost ground going four wide in stretch, rallied to make up nearly three lengths and

Horses to Watch  -  ‎Jul 27, 2009‎
Daily Racing NewsBurrowing Owl: Raced 1 ½ lengths behind in third after a half-mile, lost ground going four wide in stretch, rallied to make up nearly three lengths and

Burrowing owl closures have begun  -  ‎Mar 17, 2009‎
YourHub.comBurrowing owl closures have begun The city of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department is temporarily closing various areas in order to

What’s it all about Charley?  -  ‎Mar 17, 2009‎
MarconewsThe burrowing owl is now considered a ‘Species of Special Concern’ and, as Gilbert points out in her book’s preface, we must take immediate action to

Santa Clara's burrowing owls may lose home under campus expansion  -  ‎Mar 18, 2009‎
San Jose Mercury News..."We'd like to see the land that the owls are living on be maintained as a burrowing owl preserve." If the college insists on building, Power said,

Grand Vitara gets engine upgrade  -  ‎Mar 20, 2009‎
Austin American-StatesmanI didn't pull my boat around town with it or anything, but I did drive into an onion field in search of a burrowing owl and it did just fine.

Ranchland protection lets birds rejoice  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
Wyoming TribuneLocated within a one-hour drive of Cheyenne, the property is home to grassland birds such as the mountain plover, burrowing owl and Brewer's sparrow.

WEB EXTRA: Taste of Italy comes to Nanaimo  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
Nanaimo News BulletinAnother graduating student has been hired by the prestigious Burrowing Owl Vineyard in Oliver, BC. Seating is limited for the Italian Grande Finale dinner.

Dish Weekly  -  ‎Mar 18, 2009‎
VUE WeeklyYou can taste some seriously, seriously top shelf wines at this event such as Mission Hill Occulus, Black Hills Nota Bene and Burrowing Owl among others,

Out of the wilderness  -  ‎Mar 14, 2009‎
Lancaster NewspapersA burrowing owl is dwarfed by a snub-nosed capybara, the world's largest rodent. A cape buffalo glowers point-blank out of the frame.

Possibly last year for Prairie Dog Rebate program  -  ‎Mar 13, 2009‎
High Plains JournalIts burrows and bare ground areas provide habitat for mountain plover and burrowing owl. These animals are listed as species of concern, threatened,

There’s power in them hills  -  ‎Mar 13, 2009‎
Tracy PressSome of the endangered species include the San Joaquin kit fox, California red-legged frog, Western burrowing owl and the California tiger salamander.

For the birds? Report says global warming forcing shift in ...  -  ‎Mar 8, 2009‎
Beckley Register-HeraldThe study suggested species such as the Eastern Meadowlark, Vesper Sparrow and Burrowing Owl were “likely unable to move� because of the disappearance of

Cape Burrowing Owl Festival  -  21 Feb 2009
The News-Press,Cindy Dorman, volunteer for TLC for Wildlife educates onlookers at the Burrowing Owl festival held at Rotary Park in Cape Coral Saturday 2/21/2009.

Cape Burrowing Owl Festival set for Saturday  -  Feb 20, 2009
The News-Press,The 7th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival will be held Saturday, February 21 from 10 am until 4 pm at Rotary Park. The park is located at 5505 Rose Garden Road.

Owls celebrated in Cape Coral despite cold glare  -  Feb 19, 2009
The News-Press,BY BYRON STOUT • bstout@news-press.com • February 19, 2009 If ever there were an animal that did not want any part of a festival, it is the burrowing owl.

Cape holding burrowing owl festival  -  Feb 11, 2009
Florida Weekly,21, from 10 am to 4 pm Cape Coral claims Florida's largest population of the burrowing owl, a species of special concern. This festival is designed to

Naples Airport gets permit to destroy burrowing owl nest if no ...  -  Feb 5, 2009
Naples Daily News,The city's natural resources department is surveying the airport today for other burrowing owl nests. The airport has mapped a half-dozen burrows.

Town Talk: Festival celebrates Cape’s burrowing owls  -  Feb 12, 2009
The News-Press,The Seventh Annual Burrowing Owl Festival is 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, Feb. 21, at Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road. The event is sponsored by the Cape

Wild Neighbors: Do Burrowing Owls Bait for Beetles?  -  Feb 4, 2009
Berkeley Daily Planet,But other burrowing owl populations have been known to dig their own. Whether they excavate or expropriate, burrowing owls have long been known to scatter

Whoo, whoo are you?  -  Feb 11, 2009
Creswell Chronicle,Linnaeus, a female burrowing owl found in 2005 near Burns, Oregon, accompanied by Sue Matyszak of the Cascades Raptor Center, visited Creswell Library's

Cows on the prowl  -  Feb 19, 2009
New Scientist,...tell a burro (one hit in Nevada) from a burrowing owl (68 hit across the south from Florida to California - presumably when they were not burrowing)?

Libraries see increase in visitors  -  Feb 18, 2009
York Daily Record,By BARB KREBS A ZooAmerica representative brought a burrowing owl named Norm to the Jacobus Public Library in July for a presentation on how bugs fit into

Community Highlights  -  Feb 16, 2009
Cape Coral Daily Breeze,Saturday: Burrowing Owl Festival from 10 am-4 pm Requested donation of $3 for adults. Free for children under 12. - Friday: Trip to see the Okeechobee

Winged migration  -  Feb 19, 2009
Reno News & Review,Some birds not following the trend are grassland species, such as the burrowing owl and the eastern and western meadowlark. Those less adaptable birds are

Global warming endangers California birds, study says  -  Feb 11, 2009
Los Angeles Times,A majority of grassland species, such as the western meadowlark, prairie falcon, burrowing owl, and savannah sparrow, have failed to move because their

South Florida Travel Calendar for February  -  Feb 2, 2009
Sun-Sentinel.com,21: Burrowing Owl Festival, Cape Coral. Cape Coral claims Florida's largest population of the Burrowing Owl, a species of special concern.

Life is a cabaret old chum  -  Feb 18, 2009
Prince George Citizen,...“Burrowing Owl (winery) has donated a three-litre magnum of one of their vintages, and they only make 53 of these a year,� said Langner, who noted the

Learning more about the Prairies  -  Feb 10, 2009
Moose Jaw Times-Herald,A burrowing owl and a bull snake were on hand to allow the students to get a chance to interact with the animals and to respect other living creatures in

Teaching moment on a wing  -  Jan 25, 2009
Denver Post,The bird had a supporting cast: a barred owl, a red-tailed hawk and a burrowing owl scarcely bigger than a soda can. But the eagle was the star,

Field & Furrow: Prairie dogs headed for endangered species list  -  Feb 12, 2009
Journal-Advocate,Its burrows and bare ground areas provide habitat for mountain plover and burrowing owl. These animals are listed as species of concern, threatened,

Bringing a habitat back to life  -  Feb 4, 2009
San Jose Mercury News,We've seen 40 to 60 different species of birds like egrets, red-tailed and white-tailed kites, a burrowing owl and a lot of raptors," said an enthusiastic

The News-Press  -  Jan 29, 2009
The News-Press,The Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife needs volunteers to assist with the 7th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival on Feb. 21 at Rotary Park. Call Pascha Donaldson at

Florida events: Feb. 19-26  -  Feb 15, 2009
MiamiHerald.com,Feb. 21: Burrowing Owl Festival, Cape Coral. At Rotary Park. Donation requested. 239-980-2593; www.ccfriendsofwildlife.org.

Iconic Piece of the Laramie Foothills Protected  -  Feb 11, 2009
The Nature Conservancy,...prairie species including pronghorn, Swift fox, and a host of grassland birds such as the mountain plover, burrowing owl and Brewer’s sparrow.

Eyes across the Big Sky  -  Feb 3, 2009
Helena Independent Record,...there were more than 420 of them at last count — Wightman is particularly interested in the mountain plover, the burrowing owl and the long-bill curlew.

Conservation District essay contest  -  Feb 4, 2009
Ritzville Adams County Journal,I am a burrowing owl and I live in burrows in the ground. I have long legs, a round tuft less head and yellow eyes. My feathers are light brown with a

Reading series continues with Sharon Butala  -  Feb 13, 2009
Coast Reporter,...a home now to such threatened species as the burrowing owl, the swift fox and the ferruginous hawk, and since 2004, a small herd of bison,

Public screening of documentary on saving Ormond Beach  -  Feb 4, 2009
Ventura County Reporter,Other species of note include the burrowing owl, osprey, Cooper’s and Swainson’s hawks, black-shouldered kite, clapper rail, purple martin,

South Okanagan concert society hosts performance  -  Feb 3, 2009
Keremeos Review,We especially thank the BC Arts Council, the Oliver Community Arts Council, MusicFest Vancouver, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, Interior Savings Credit Union,

New development awaits city's decision  -  Jan 30, 2009
Abbotsford Times,The "destination winery" concept is based on the Burrowing Owl Winery in the Okanagan and Stewart said the accommodation should be ideal for people with

Climate change nudges American birds northward  -  Feb 10, 2009
ReutersBirds including the Eastern Meadowlark, Vesper Sparrow and Burrowing Owl may have been unable to despite more moderate northern temperatures because

Лучшие мультфильмы из Ð?мÑ?тердама  -  Jan 29, 2009
Ð?овоÑ?тной проект INFOX.ru,Ð’ картине американца Майка Рауша «ТайнаÑ? жизнь пещерной Ñ?овы» (The Hidden Life of the Burrowing Owl, Mike Roush) мир показан глазами Ñ?овы, котораÑ?, точнее,

Burrowing owl is killed by hawk at Montrose Beach  -  Oct 31, 2008
Chicago Tribune,The species—a burrowing owl and a Brant goose—were spotted about 9 am Wednesday within 100 feet of each other in the wooded natural area.

Burrowing Owl Awareness Day to be held on Saturday at Cape Coral ...  -  Oct 30, 2008
The News-Press,The Cape Coral Public Library will have a Burrowing Owl Awareness Day from 109 am to 1 pm Saturday at the library, 921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral.

Hollywood Girl Receives PETA Award for Her Efforts to Save Owl Family  -  Oct 29, 2008
PETA (press release),According to news reports, a burrowing owl dug her nest in a heavily trafficked grassy field used by Nativity Catholic School students as well as students

Burrowing owls find a friend in the Army  -  Oct 26, 2008
EastOregonian.info (subscription),The burrowing owl population in the United States is declining. It's listed as a national "bird of conservation concern" in the US Fish and Wildlife Service

Anniversary Celebration will Feature Live Music, Food and Speakers  -  Nov 6, 2008
Bay Area Indymedia,...trees in resistance to the UC’s plans to destroy 120 acres of forest in Upper Campus, home to the threatened Burrowing Owl, and a vital watershed area.

City ready to go ahead with further development of industrial park  -  Oct 29, 2008
Moose Jaw Times-Herald,However, a Burrowing Owl Environmental Screening Assessment in September. 2008 found no evidence of the birds in that area.

Texas owls have good hunting qualities, numerous sounds  -  Oct 25, 2008
LubbockOnline.com,The smaller owls are the flammulated owl, eastern screech owl, western screech owl, ferruginous pygmy owl, northern pygmy owl, elf owl, burrowing owl and

California Raptor Center to hold open house, “Hawk Walkâ€?  -  Nov 14, 2008
The California Aggie Online,Sophie is a Saw-Whet Owl and Baggins is a Burrowing Owl. The two are among the birds that are not available to be viewed by the public throughout the year.

East Bay Regional Parks District Board Race  -  Oct 30, 2008
Berkeley Daily Planet,He forced creating a breeding burrowing owl habitat on the landfill, at cost of tens of thousands of dollars per year, even though scientific literature

Owl Prowl And Soap Making At Muscoot Farm  -  Nov 4, 2008
Westchester.com,Most owls are nocturnal, but a few species (such as the pygmy owl) are active in the early morning or at dusk while some (such as the burrowing owl and the

Major land deal protects 486 acres of Santa Cruz County wetlands  -  Nov 10, 2008
San Jose Mercury News,Other sensitive species, such as the burrowing owl, brown pelican, peregrine falcon and steelhead trout are expected to benefit from the project,

Author: Wiegand, Jim  -  Nov 10, 2008
The Prairie Star,6) Burrowing Owl Risk not disclosed. Small owl that lives nests in the ground. Prefers grassy areas. Uncommon in the region. At risk during hunting,

Birds in the News 150  -  Nov 3, 2008
ScienceBlogsThe species -- a burrowing owl and a Brant goose -- were spotted about 9 am Wednesday within 100 feet of each other in the wooded natural area.

Audubon’s Field Guide to Birding Trails  -  Nov 4, 2008
Audubon Magazine,Here you can visit scenes straight out of the Old West, like big prairie dog towns, where you might spot a burrowing owl, a ferruginous hawk,

Local falconer trains, rehabilitates birds of prey  -  Oct 26, 2008
Desert Valley Times,In the garage, where his birds spend the night, is a tiny little burrowing owl. Last week he released a barn owl and a Cooper's owl.

Living Desert CEO Karen Sausman ready to dedicate multi-million ...  -  Nov 9, 2008
The Desert Sun,For animal exhibits, we showed small animals, like kangaroo rats, the burrowing owl, desert tortoise and lizards. I'd climb in every day and hand-feed the

Travelers welcome  -  Nov 8, 2008
Abilene Reporter-News,New exhibits expected to open soon include maned wolf, burrowing owl, and wetlands boardwalks, a series of four exhibit areas. The zoo also has stepped up

Welsh ornithologists break bird-spotting record  -  Nov 2, 2008
WalesOnline,But there have been other beauties, such as a vermilion flycatcher, an Andean condor and a burrowing owl. The pair, who gave up their jobs for the trip,

Sip and soak in the Columbia Valley  -  Nov 2, 2008
Edmonton Sun,At least 14 BC wineries, including Mission Hill, Jackson Triggs, Gerringer Brothers and Burrowing Owl, are taking part in the festival that draws visitors

FHSR hosting 7th annual Wine Festival  -  Oct 21, 2008
Valley Echo,Confirmed attendees include Jackson Triggs, Inniskillin, Sumac Ridge, Gehringer Brothers, Forbidden Fruit, Summerhill, Golden Beaver, Burrowing Owl,

Florida Wildlife Crowded by Swelling Human Population  -  Oct 22, 2008
NBC Chicago,..."Known as endemic species, some examples are the Florida scrub-jay, the Florida burrowing owl and a roster of lovely plants restricted to tiny habitats in

Travel Notes  -  Oct 25, 2008
Calgary Herald,More than a dozen BC wineries, such as Mission Hill, Burrowing Owl and Jackson Triggs, will be offering tastings of their wines.

South Okanagan Concert Society Offers unique program  -  Nov 4, 2008
Keremeos Review,The South Okanagan Concert Society is grateful to our generous sponsors: Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, FortisBC Inc., Interior Savings Credit Union,

Marriott’s fox pup wins Canadian Geographic award  -  Oct 23, 2008
Canmore Leader,Two of those that are well-known are the swift fox, the prairie rattlesnake and the burrowing owl. He is concerned about a proposal by Encana oil,

Aruba moves to protect wildlife  -  Nov 4, 2008
TravelBite.co.uk,Arikok is home to a number of species found only in Aruba, including the Aruba burrowing owl and the Aruban parakeet. Two species of snake are also found

Students get lesson in saving pelicans at Conservancy of Southwest ...  -  Oct 23, 2008
The News-Press,Pascha is president of the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife, a group that monitors the status of the burrowing owl. "Cape Coral has 400 miles of canals and a

Art of the frontier  -  Nov 3, 2008
Architecture and Design,...“In the Mohave Desert we had to do a study to make sure we weren’t encroaching on the habitat of the desert tortoise or the burrowing owl so we’re very

'Green Summit' planned in November  -  Oct 31, 2008
Daily Democrat,Local environmental organizations including Tuleyome, Yolo Audubon Society, Sierra Club, California Native Plant Society, the Burrowing Owl Preservation

The QueQue  -  Oct 28, 2008
San Antonio Current,...ash from a bobbing cigarette as the figure cries out to a passing peregrine falcon, two stationary white-faced ibis, and an unflappable burrowing owl.

Vandals strike at owl sanctuary  -  Sep 5, 2008
BBC News,One of them, a burrowing owl, is in danger of dying if it is not recaptured quickly. Mr Hulme said: "We came in this morning and the snowy owl was on the

Zoo Event Brews Fun, Funds  -  Sep 23, 2008
RedOrbit,Visitors could get close to everything from the smallest owl, the diminutive burrowing owl, to the largest, the impressive Eurasian eagle owl.

One seller's loss is another cellar's gain in BC  -  Sep 18, 2008
Globe and Mail,Jim Wyse stands on the patio outside the tasting room at his Burrowing Owl winery and looks every bit the contented man. He should. He and his wife, Midge,

Antioch adopts environmental documents on community center  -  Sep 10, 2008
San Jose Mercury News,The top point of discussion was the disruption the center could have to the burrowing owl population; owls were sighted within 250 feet of the project

Gallery: Escaped birds returned to roost  -  Sep 25, 2008
East Anglian Daily Times,Staff managed to catch five of the birds quite quickly, but five more were on the loose including a Burrowing owl, Great Horned owl, African Spotted Eagle

One owl still missing in aviary attack  -  Sep 6, 2008
Ipswich Evening Star,At 5pm on Friday Titch, a one-year-old burrowing owl, was discovered in some bushes on the site, while it took until 5am this morning for Gollum,

Mariner High students get thumb drives, study canal, will learn ...  -  Sep 23, 2008
The News-Press,She will talk with students about the ongoing burrowing owl research project in Cape Coral. Earlier this month, Martin Haas, owner of Entech Computers in

Our mascots are often symbols of bravery, power, speed and endurance  -  Sep 14, 2008
LubbockOnline.com,There are eagles, blue jays, owls and even a burrowing owl, beavers, falcons, bison, bobcats, horned frogs and exotic jaguars and panthers.

Poisoning prairie dogs alters grasslands  -  Sep 4, 2008
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,As with the snowy owls, both the curlew and the burrowing owl were "life" birds for me at the time. I have returned to that town many times since that

Twit twoo, here's looking at you  -  Sep 11, 2008
Aylesbury Today,Most are solitary, and nocturnal, with some exceptions (eg the Burrowing Owl). They are classified in the order Strigiformes, in which there are over 200

Booking time at the library  -  Sep 3, 2008
York Daily Record,A burrowing owl named Norm stares back at a visitor Wednesday during a Jacobus Public Library program presented by ZooAmerica. To promote the York County

Confidential document reveals meagre BC government plan for ...  -  Sep 24, 2008
Forest NewsWatch.com (subscription),...spotted owl, mountain caribou, grizzly bear, western bluebird, glacier lily, burrowing owl, badger, great blue heron and coastal tailed frog.

Stalking vineyard enemy No. 1  -  Sep 24, 2008
Globe and Mail,...falconer to work on a large number of properties he was managing along the South Okanagan's Black Sage Road, among them Burrowing Owl and Mission Hill.

Solar Projects Draw New Opposition  -  Sep 24, 2008
New York Times,But it is also home to the Mojave ground squirrel, the desert tortoise and the burrowing owl, and to human residents who describe themselves as desert

Community Conscious Vacations Offered at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts  -  Sep 8, 2008
MarketWatchThe Fairmont Palliser has partnered with the Calgary Zoo to support conservation and research of the endangered burrowing owl species.

Shoreline to celebrate 25th anniversary  -  Sep 25, 2008
Mountain View Voice,11:45 am, 12:15 pm, 12:45 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:15 pm - A burrowing owl video and discussion will be held at Michaels at Shoreline.

Bertolini first to file for Cape mayor; Burch, Grill in hunt  -  Sep 25, 2008
The News-Press,...for commercial buildings, work on environmental issues, including coastal high hazard areas, and naming the official city bird — the burrowing owl.

Uncorking the wine world  -  Sep 24, 2008
Pique newsmagazine,...in a position to buy me a glass, I generally prefer a white — specifically, Road 13’s Honest John’s White or Burrowing Owl Estate’s 2007 Pinot Gris).

May unveils her agenda for farmers, lakes  -  Sep 24, 2008
Winnipeg Free Press,Farmers would also be rewarded for adopting low-tillage practices and leaving land fallow to protect wildlife, like the endangered burrowing owl.

Animal rights protesters release owls  -  Sep 8, 2008
Sunday Mercury,The others - including a young burrowing owl called "Titch" which staff had been particularly concerned about - had been recovered.

Osoyoos boasts Canada's driest climate  -  Sep 13, 2008
Calgary Herald,It's known as desert wine country, with such award-winning wineries as Nk'Mip Cellars, North America's first Aboriginal winery, and Burrowing Owl Estate

Expanding wineries add flavour to locale  -  Sep 6, 2008
Calgary Herald,Golden Mile Cellars; Golden Beaver Winery; Burrowing Owl Estate Winery; Nk'Mip Cellars (Inkameep); Crowsnest Vineyards; and Forbidden Fruit Winery.

Peachy treats from the Okanagan Valley  -  Sep 6, 2008
Globe and Mail,At Burrowing Owl Winery, we had a superb meal matched with their rich and spicy cabernet franc. And of course the food. Most restaurants adhere to the

Do The Right Thing monthly winners  -  Sep 17, 2008
Cape Coral Daily Breeze,Amanda went home one day and told her mom that someone in her neighborhood was parking on top of a burrowing owl’s nest. She urged her mom to call the Cape

As the Dial Turns  -  Sep 15, 2008
ARRL,The tracking signal from a migrating burrowing owl d. The transmitter being sought in a "fox hunt" or "bunny hunt" Bonus: For what 2 meter repeater output

Outdoor Briefs  -  Sep 12, 2008
Durango Herald,Prairie dog burrows also provide shelter for a variety of insects, small mammals and the burrowing owl, which is a state-listed threatened species.

Tree Sitters Prepare for Students Return  -  Sep 10, 2008
Bay Area Indymedia,The homes of such rare native animals as the burrowing owl and the endangered red-legged frog will be devastated. The University's plan sacrifices the

Inspiring Arizona Gift Basket Ideas  -  Sep 8, 2008
Corsavoo.com,These include the burrowing owl, cactus mouse, coyote, Gila monster, prairie dog, roadrunner, jackrabbit, and and upholstery cleaners in Why not allow

Plover is ‘sensitive,’ not in danger  -  Sep 5, 2008
Gillette News Record,Other sensitive species, such as the burrowing owl, the plover and even eagles and some hawks, use the prairie dog for food. Removing the rodent entirely

Future of Florida wildlife won't be so bright if we wear blinders  -  Sep 4, 2008
Tampabay.com,At the greatest risk are those "niche" species that depend on unique habitats, such as the Florida scrub jay and the burrowing owl.

Scouting for Elk, Birding in the Grasslands  -  Aug 28, 2008
RedOrbit,To our surprise, we found a burrowing owl on a hairpin turn and observed it munching on a tasty morsel of a vole in the beams of our headlights.

Shades of Rob Feenie  -  Sep 3, 2008
Vancouver Sun,The chef is Dominique Couton who moved over from the Sonora Room at Burrowing Owl Winery. The service here is a contrast to the younger, greener staff at

Prairie dog plan finds little favor  -  14 Aug 2008
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,It will affect the black-footed ferret, the burrowing owl, swift foxes, everything that depends on the prairie dog." There are prairie dog colonies on about

SK Burrowing Owl Centre: Wise Owlets Ecology Camp  -  Jul 28, 2008
Discover Moose Jaw,Wise Owlets are naturalists for a day and learn about plants and animals. Our creative programs incorporate conservation and science into games, crafts,

Kids spend day as junior biologists  -  Aug 11, 2008
Moose Jaw Times-Herald,The Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre gave a group of kids, aged eight to 12, a chance to be junior biologists for a day last week by learning about the

Learning about nature  -  Jul 31, 2008
Moose Jaw Times-Herald,The Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre is making sure that kids give a hoot about nature and conservation by holding a ecology camp from now until Aug. 8.

G & F add four species to look for  -  Jul 24, 2008
Little Chicago Review,The species on the list for this summer are the white-tailed prairie dog, Abert’s squirrel, burrowing owl and the Lewis’s woodpecker.

Japanese students visit several sites during day visit to Moose Jaw  -  Aug 11, 2008
Moose Jaw Times-Herald,They had just come from visiting the aviation museum at 15 Wing and would be stopping by the Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre later in the day.

Strategic Forest, Paper & Packaging Sustainability News  -  Jul 15, 2008
Forest NewsWatch.com (subscription),BC is also at the forefront in recovery strategies, with captive breeding programs for the marmot, spotted owl and burrowing owl.

A fragile hope hatches in Wasaga sand  -  Aug 2, 2008
Toronto Star,Grassland birds – the burrowing owl, the northern bobwhite and Henslow's Sparrow, to name only three – are instead being hit by disappearing habitat and

Coyote Point docent loves animals - kids too  -  Aug 1, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle,Utterback guides visitors through the museum's Wildlife Habitat, a display of living animals, where she points out a burrowing owl, a sleeping badger

Army Corps: Pipeline Review 'Too Restrictive'  -  Jul 25, 2008
RedOrbit,In his letter to Reclamation, Deputy Commander Thomas Warren said the impacts of the project on Mexican spotted owl and burrowing owl habitats on Fort

Best buys for summer sipping  -  Jul 26, 2008
Globe and Mail,And just released in British Columbia is the terrific Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris 2007 ($20 direct from the winery, http://www.bovwine.ca or toll-free at

Developer To Try EIR Effort Again  -  Aug 6, 2008
Gazette Newspapers,It also said the EIR was inadequate in its study of the impact to the burrowing owl on the tank farm site; its study of sensitive plants on the site;

Read about habitat; visit some  -  Aug 6, 2008
TheReporter.com,...including Swainson's hawk, western burrowing owl, California tiger salamander, as well as special-status plants such as Contra Costa goldfields,

'Prairie dog lady' captures critters at UTPB to release into new homes  -  Jul 29, 2008
MyWestTexas.com,...because the holes burrowed by the creatures create homes for several other species including the burrowing owl that's listed as endangered or threatened

Kids get chance to learn about various wildlife  -  Jul 25, 2008
The News-Press,Lori Blydenburgh, planning technician for Cape Coral, spoke about the GPS coordinates of burrowing owl nests in the city, and she also answered plenty of

Fundraising thanks  -  Jul 24, 2008
South Delta Leader,Illuminate Restorante facilitated the donation of the wines from Tinhorn Creek, Summerhill Pyramid, Pacific Breeze, Burrowing Owl and Pentage Vineyards and

New data shows bird kills up in Altamont  -  Jul 23, 2008
Oakland Tribune,The increase in the kills of the four targeted raptors — the golden eagle, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel and burrowing owl — is in comparison with a

New Zealand, Canada to Work on $5M Wine Genomics Collaboration  -  Jul 23, 2008
GenomeWeb News (subscription),Also contributing to the collaboration are Calona Vineyards, Poplar Grove Winery, and Burrowing Owl Winery. “The collaboration will allow NZ researchers to

Power Plant Draws Support: Victorville 2 Hybrid Power Plant ...  -  Jul 23, 2008
istockAnalyst.com,This included overcoming obstacles such as translocating protected species like the desert tortoise, Mojave ground squirrel and the burrowing owl,

New International Wine Genomics Project Launched  -  Jul 22, 2008
Voxy,Other participants include the US Department of Agriculture, Niagara College in Ontario and wineries Calona Vineyards, Poplar Grove Winery and Burrowing Owl

Having fun at the WDM  -  Jul 21, 2008
Moose Jaw Times-Herald,There were also live performances from the Moose Jaw Theatre Company, a burrowing owl display, door prizes, colouring contests, videos and outdoor games.

New international wine genomics project launched  -  Jul 21, 2008
Canada NewsWire (press release),...of new biomarkers that will assist all New World wine growing areas," said Jeff Del Nin, winemaker at Burrowing Owl Winery in the South Okanagan.

Winging it on sparse resources  -  Jul 17, 2008
Regina Leader-Post,And at least nine avian species at risk use Last Mountain Lake for breeding or as a migratory stop-over, including the Whooping Crane, Burrowing Owl,

Suburban Wildlife Habitat is 'Like a Hotel' for Animals  -  Jul 16, 2008
RedOrbit,Longtime residents have seen habitat and wildlife disappear, including the burrowing owl, meadowlarks and quail. Now, "It's a fight to keep (the town) rural

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