Conservation
Join local efforts to build and maintain artificial burrows, a key strategy in protecting burrowing owl habitats.
Location
Get involved in projects that safely locate burrowing owls on development sites and protected areas.
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If you see a burrowing owl, take action to report it to Shimmerlink and local conservation groups.
What Are Burrowing Owls?
Burrowing owls are small, charismatic owls native to Arizona’s dry, open areas, including grasslands, rangelands, agricultural lands, deserts, and scrublands. Standing less than 12 inches tall, these owls have long legs, a short tail, brown feathers adorned with white or tan spots, and distinctive white eyebrows above bright yellow eyes. Unlike their Florida counterparts, Western Burrowing Owls, like those found in Arizona, typically use abandoned burrows created by mammals such as ground squirrels, prairie dogs, badgers, coyotes, and foxes.
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Conservation and Protecting Our Habitat
Have you spotted a burrowing owl in Arizona? Your report helps us with conservation, research, and protection efforts crucial to these unique birds.
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How To Participate In Burrowing Owl Conservation
The Arizona Game & Fish Department offers workshops on burrowing owl site clearance and habitat management, which include both online and field components. These workshops are essential for anyone involved in development or conservation
Burrowing Owl Management GuidelinesOur philosophy
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Get involved in projects that safely conserve and protect burrowing owls from development sites. This process helps preserve the species by reducing habitat disruption.
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If you see a burrowing owl, report it to local conservation groups. This information is vital for tracking owl populations and assessing the success of conservation efforts.
The Heart of Shimmerlinks’ Burrowing Owl Research
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