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Burrowing Owl Relocation: For the last 10 years, Audubon has partnered with the Wild at Heart Raptor Center to provide volunteer labor necessary to relocate displaced Burrowing Owls (Athene cunicularia). Once common throughout central AZ, these small, ground-dwelling owls are disappearing rapidly due to development. The relocation process is several steps: building artifical burrows for the birds (they don't dig their own); building temporary release tents that hold owls for a month after burrows are complete; and finally taking down the tents so the owls fly free. Learn more here Fall 2023 work will likely occur near the town of Gila Bend, and the town of Salome, both are located + 1 hour from Phoenix metro, but both sites currently contain owls--bring your camera!
More info and register: https://act.audubon.org/a/fall-2023-conservation-workdays?contactdata=n…