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BOCN Changes Name to Urban Bird Foundation
Building on our incredible conservation successes, Burrowing Owl Conservation Network is changing its name to Urban Bird Foundation (Urban Bird) to directly address the innumerable threats to bird...
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Vote for Audubon California Bird of the Year 2013
They’re cute, they’re small, they’re charismatic, they break all the rules (active during the day and live on the ground), and they’re in a heap of trouble in California. Urban Bird Foundation and our...
View ArticleUrban Wildlife Refuge Will Connect Millions to Nature
Having worked for the protection of urban and suburban bird habitat since Urban Bird Foundation’s inception as Burrowing Owl Conservation Network, we are thrilled that on September 25, 2013, the U.S....
View ArticleIntroducing Billy Owl: Life as a Burrowing Owl
Burrowing owls have an undeniable charm that captivates the casual observer as well as the dedicated researcher. And since humor has always been a great way to spark engagement and deliver a message,...
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102 Bird Species and Counting: Stormwater Basin Habitat
On a brisk January morning just as the sun breached the horizon, most of the morning commuters had already arrived. Like most days, they winged their way to a short or long-duration visit at the pond —...
View ArticleBilly Owl: Life as a Burrowing Owl (January 2014)
Billy Owl is a monthly comic strip written and illustrated by Scott W. Artis. It chronicles the life of Billy Owl, a charismatic burrowing owl. The post Billy Owl: Life as a Burrowing Owl (January...
View ArticleThe great outdoors: a real world remedy
“What if we had a real world remedy that could solve some of the toughest physical health problems we have today? We do and it’s called the great outdoors.” Ben Klasky at TedxRainier, Nov. 9, 2013 As...
View ArticleI Love Burrowing Owls T-Shirt Contest
“Like Us” as much as you love Burrowing Owls for a chance to win a Burrowing Owl Conservation Network T-Shirt. Help us conserve this species and wear your support for Burrowing Owls! Valentine’s Day...
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Get Ready For the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Straight from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology news desk…From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, bird watchers from more than 100 countries are expected to participate in the 17th annual Great Backyard Bird Count...
View ArticleAmerican Canyon Wetlands at Sunset
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View ArticleVICTORY FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BURROWING OWLS
Urban Bird Foundation in coordination with leading organizations Sierra Club Angeles Chapter and Banning Ranch Conservancy successfully prevented the loss of burrowing owl wintering and foraging...
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Urban Bird Foundation 2016 Annual Report
Dear Friends, With the help of our incredible supporters, Urban Bird Foundation continues to be a leader in burrowing owl conservation. In 2008, we rejuvenated a movement to save burrowing owls. It was...
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TALONS: A Festival Celebrating Birds of Prey
We would love to meet you! Stop by Urban Bird Foundation’s booth at the upcoming TALONS festival sponsored by the Hungry Owl Project. TALONS: A Festival Celebrating Birds of Prey Sunday, October 2nd,...
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17th Annual Brower Youth Awards
We would love to meet you! Stop by Urban Bird Foundation’s booth at the upcoming 17th Annual Brower Youth Awards sponsored by Earth Island Institute. We are thrilled to welcome you to join us for the...
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Agency Recommends Listing Florida Burrowing Owl as Threatened
Urban Bird Foundation and our Burrowing Owl Conservation Network program applaud and support the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWC) staff recommendation to upgrade the status of...
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Florida Burrowing Owl becomes a state listed threatened species
On November 16, 2016, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the staff recommendation to upgrade the status of the Florida burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia floridana) from...
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Rare Berkeley Marina Burrowing Owl Found Dead at Cesar Chavez Park
Urban Bird Foundation received a report late Thursday night of a dead burrowing owl at the Berkeley Marina. The raptor, found earlier in the day, had been placed on a park bench and could be seen with...
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6 irresistibly cute small owls named after the Greek goddess of wisdom
It’s no secret that we absolutely love burrowing owls. In fact, we have a robust burrowing owl conservation program spanning protection, habitat restoration, and education and outreach. For instance,...
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Urban Bird Foundation proposes first brick and mortar Napa County wildlife...
Urban Bird Foundation has joined the American Canyon Clarke Ranch Master Plan process as a stakeholder with the goal of protecting open space and establishing a wildlife rescue hospital. American...
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Top 10 reasons why we should increase attention to urban bird conservation
In 2012, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity called for action and policy to promote and ensure the conservation of urban biodiversity. Besides maintaining the ecological processes...
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