The western burrowing owl, which Miller described as “adorable,” is different from many other species of owl in that it makes its home from burrows created by mammals like the California ...

Owls are a symbol of wisdom, but they are not particularly street-smart. In fact, they are quite frequently struck by cars. Considering this, and a whole host of other dangers posed by humanity, the ...

They can be submitted by email to [email protected], with the phrase "Western Burrowing Owl" in the subject line, or by mail to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife ...

The western burrowing owl used to live throughout California, but exurban sprawl, agriculture and large wind and solar farms have shrunk their habitats and populations, according to the environmental ...

The California Fish and Game Commission has approved temporary protections for the western burrowing owl as officials consider listing it under the California Endangered Species Act. Environmental ...

Western burrowing owls are diminutive, adorable and goofy — and conservation organizations have renewed calls for the state to protect them before it’s too late. Now, more than 20 years since ...

Western burrowing owls are small — about the size of a robin — with big yellow eyes and no visible ears. In California, they have four primary nesting zones, one of which is the Bay Area.

Next time you hear hooting and it sounds like “Who’s coming for dinner,” take a look in your garden or backyard to determine ...

SACRAMENTO – Environmental advocates on Tuesday urged the California Fish and Game Commission to protect the 'imperiled' populations of the western burrowing owl under the state's Endangered ...

A California burrowing owl. Courtesy Scott and Heather Artis/Center for Biological Diversity via Bay City News. Environmental advocates on Tuesday, March 5, urged the California Fish and Game ...

A tiny owl stranded at sea surprised a local crew boat on the morning of October 6. The boat, which was shuttling workers from the Goleta Pier to Platform Holly, found the western burrowing owl ...

State wildlife officials are asking for the public's thoughts on whether to list the western burrowing owl as a threatened or endangered species in California. The California Department of Fish ...