The Life and Times of Burrowing Owls: A Natural History and Conservation Review

presented by Noelle Ronan, in partnership with the Oswit Land Trust

 
Join Noelle Ronan, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Palm Springs Office, for a presentation that explores the unique life history of burrowing owls, covering topics such as nesting and winter ecology, diet, home range size, habitat associations, burrow use, behavior, and pairs with young. The presentation will review some study techniques and provide a summary of conservation status and protection efforts. Ms. Ronan will share examples from field experience and her perspective as a burrowing owl specialist and wildlife biologist. Noelle Ronan works on threatened, endangered, and at-risk species. Noelle is a species expert on burrowing owls and has worked on the species since 1997 conducting research and monitoring population demographics in natural and urban habitats in central and southern California, the front range in Colorado, and eastern Washington. As the Burrowing Owl Species Lead for the Palm Springs Fish and Wildlife office, Noelle coordinates with agency and non-agency partners on conservation concerns of burrowing owl populations state-wide.

The program will be from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at Mizell Center. 

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