----- Original Message -----
From: Peggy Bartels <75122.3435 at compuserve.com>
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 2:03 PM
Subject: Request for Burrowing Owl Sightings


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> June 24, 2000
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> Washington Department of
> Fish and Wildlife
> 3030 West Clearwater Avenue
> Kennewick, Washington 99663
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> Dear Audubon Society Member,
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> The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is attempting to locate
> burrowing owls in eastern Washington during the month of July. I would
> like to invite you and other Audubon members to assist us with this
> effort. Everyday, you and other Audubon members have an opportunity to
> observe these owls by their burrows as you drive along roads where they
> nest. Sharing your knowledge of burrowing owl locations with us would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Burrowing owls are 10 - 14 inches in height, light brown, and have long
> legs. Their wings are spotted and their breasts are light beige and
> barred. Typically, they are found along roads, canal banks, short
> grassland habitats, and non-irrigated pastures. As their name implies,
> they nest in underground burrows. They are most commonly observed during
> their nesting season of June and July, perched on fence posts or on the
> ground near a burrow entrance.
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> Please take an opportunity to help wildlife in Washington
> and share your observations of burrowing owls before July 30, 2000.
> Call:
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> 1 - 509 - 575 - 2651 and dial the "mail box number" 177-4161
>
> Or email:
> Peggy Bartels
> 75122.3435 at compuserve.com
>
> If you see a burrowing owl, please leave a recorded message with your
name,
> phone number, date of observation, and a detailed description of the
> location where the owl was observed. Please include cross streets, legal
> description, or distance and direction from a nearby landmark. Thank you
> very much for your time and effort in this matter. Please share this
> notice with your members and birding friends.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Peggy Bartels
> Wildlife Biologist
> Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
>