Virtual Evening Talk: Burrowing Owls at the Bufferlands and in the Sacramento Region

Burrowing Owls in Sacramento County and the wider region have undergone steep declines in both area occupied and total number of individuals. Known breeding pairs have dwindled to just a few sites, with substantial decline since 2018. There is an influx of wintering owls from largely unknown summering locations, but the species is also less numerous and widespread in winter than it was 25 years ago. Some population decline has been caused by development and increased levee maintenance, while other areas that appear intact have also seen sharp declines.

Nearly from the beginning of the establishment of the Bufferlands, Burrowing Owls have been one of the property’s highlights. The Bufferlands is now one of the few sites in the region where they can be regularly found in winter, though they have been largely absent during the breeding season in recent years. This is a good opportunity to learn about the status of this species, and see photos and short videos of the owls along some of the projects we have undertaken to improve conditions for this charming species.

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