I have not noticed a decline, but then again I see or hear them very
occasionally, and then usually at the standard spots. At least they seem to
be holding there own there.

Gene Hunn, Seattle, WA, hunnhome at accessone.com

At 02:09 PM 11/12/97 -0800, you wrote:
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>Does anyone have any information on Western Screech-Owl decline in the
>Pacific Northwest? I'm interested in anectodes, papers, etc. especially
>concerning predation by Barred Owls and habitat loss. These two factors
>seem to be having a major effect in the Vancouver area--is the same trend
>happening elsewhere?
>
>Kyle Elliott
>University of British Columbia
>khelliot.unixg.ubc.ca
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