Helping burrowing owls is a much needed endeavor,  is something in which all can participate and has never been easier.  Sending letters, educating friends and family, reporting burrowing owl encounters and sporting our shirts are just a few of the many ways you can relay your support to decisions makers at the local, state and federal levels.  So take action today for burrowing owls!

EDUCATE YOURSELF AND SPREAD THE WORD

Would you believe that many people have never even seen a burrowing owl. It's true and that makes it very difficult to protect a species when people are simply unaware of their presence in a neighborhood or city. Because Burrowing Owl Conservation Network cannot be everywhere at once, we want you to become an owl advocate and help us spread the word. Take time to check out our website and online resources. We have brochures, recommended reading lists, links to articles and much more just waiting to be explored on our Resources page.

By learning about burrowing owls and conservation, you can make a difference for this incredible species. And don't forget, our staff is always willing to answer questions and provide assistance so please let us know how we can help you become an owl enthusiast. Contact Us!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Burrowing owls are increasingly finding themselves in close proximity to human developments as their habitat continues to shrink and urban sprawl consumes historical nesting sites. It is not uncommon for burrowing owls to live within open lots in neighborhoods, in between runways at your local airport, amongst the dunes and grasses of golf courses, in farmland our pastures, or anywhere squirrels, prairie dogs and burrowing mammals may be found. Thus, human-owl conflicts are inevitable and they often find themselves in a losing battle. Here are some suggestions to make sure burrowing owls are not forgotten and continue to stay within your community:

• Organize a burrowing owl event in your city. Please contact us to see if a member of the Burrowing Owl Conservation Network can deliver a presentation or speak to your group.

• Attend city Planning Commission meetings regarding new developments and upcoming projects that may affect burrowing owls. Make sure your Planning Commission/City is providing mitigation for lost burrowing owl habitat before new homes and buildings are constructed and ensure biological surveys are being conducted prior to the commencement of construction activities. Ask to be added to your city's email list for City Council and Planning Commission meeting agendas. And contact Burrowing Owl Conservation Network for assistance. We have extensive experience in working with local governments and cities on these matters.

• Write a guest column for the local paper or letter to the editor on the importance of burrowing owls to our ecosystems.

• Distribute Burrowing Owl Conservation Network brochures at your community event.

• Monitor local open spaces and empty lots for burrowing owls. Report your sightings to here.

• Participate in the Christmas Bird Count and Great Backyard Bird Count.

• Ask questions. Burrowing Owl Conservation Network is here to help!

ACTION ALERTS

Take action for burrowing owls, wildlife and open spaces by telling decision makers to protect critical habitat and support conservation legislation. Check out our latest calls to action and lend your voice to burrowing owl preservation. Take Action!

REPORT A SIGHTING

Whether you are an avid birder or just love to get outdoors, we depend on people to let us know where burrowing owls are turning up. Please help us track and conserve these raptors by telling us about your encounters. Send us your report!

JOIN US TODAY!

By supporting Burrowing Owl Conservation Network's projects you are making an incredible difference for the western burrowing owl in California, the United States, and North America. Your support enables us to continue important work in communities just like yours; construction of artificial burrows, establishing burrowing owl preserves, educational outreach programs and advocacy campaigns that will reverse a declining population trend. Here are a few ways to join us today:

• Make a monetary donation!

• Sign Up for Emails and our Newsletter

• Become a Facebook Fan and Follow us on Twitter

• Shop for great burrowing owl T-shirts

• Check out our calendar and attend an event