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It's Shorty Nesting Season! (lemmy.world)

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From the Owl Research Institute

We're excited to share that our ongoing project on predation and nesting outcomes in Short-eared Owls in the Mission Valley is yielding some promising results! This year we have located over 30 Short-eared Owl nests (NEW RECORD).

This year's breeding season began early and continues to produce more nests. We anticipate finding a few more before the season ends!

The breeding season for Short-eared Owls extends from March through July and August. During this crucial period, please be mindful of ground-nesting birds and avoid disturbing their habitats. Many nests fail and birds are klled due to mowing, haying, grazing. herbicide application, and spring burning. Young birds just learning how to fly can often be hit by cars so please drive cautiously on back roads.

Photo 1: Short-eared Owl chick after banding (approx 5 weeks old)