Oregon Owls Are Thriving At An Old Weapons Base | Oregon Field Guide

See how a chemical weapons depot became a refuge for a ground-nesting owl.
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[@koriw1701]

I never realised that these owls were so affectionate with each other! How wonderful to watch them snuggle up to one another.

[@lissaevans164]

Wonderful work and a lovely little film.

[@heidimathat7983]

Very touching to see the dedication to keeping endangered species from extinction.

[@peaceleader7315]

Julia is a dedicated owl 🦉 researcher.. 😁

[@waynejparker261]

fantastic work, both by the owl folks and the tv crew

[@eilishiwish4134]

thank you for your service ... to the owls!!!!! fascinating story!

[@insunkim171]

These particular owls are closer to birds and they are cute. Thank you for investing in these owls and I hope the other owls also be taking care by conservationists.

[@noonespecial1285]

beautiful

[@erikglow8458]

Beautiful work

[@notsohandytim5090]

These folks are brilliant. 😉

[@MattCookOregon]

hoot hoot

[@Jake-vt4ow]

Fabulous! Thank you!

[@TheSportshermit]

Thank you

[@inthepines329]

Breaking News: Radicalized Owls Take Over Weapons Base in Rural Oregon.

[@neuralglitch]

There have been reports of hoot-and-runs and other fowl play.

[@koriw1701]

@@neuralglitch oh wow. Great dad joke...

[@victoriamoffatt185]

Fantastic!! my favorite owl!!

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video 😊

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Great

[@AishawithanEye]

Thank you for saving the burrowing owls! This is a really unique location/situation as well. Truly memorable. I recently put together a music video to educate the Girl Scouts about the burrowing owl and used a clip from your footage. I hope you'll check it out! I added your TH-cam handle to the clip and put the link back to your video in the description below: th-cam.com/video/SyIrFtjznAk/w-d-xo.html

[@peaceleader7315]

Isn't she or he a little bit small...?? Hmmmm..

[@drata8]

Didn’t realize the owls were so small until he grabbed one 😅

[@DLKUNATHIII]

How do i get in touch with this man, this is so inspiring

[@hulltacemergencymeddr.hull4370]

I have been watching a burrowing owl or perhaps he was watching me? I feed the hummers and other winter birds but feel the attracted blue birds chased my owl off! They would occasionally eat a Hummer but mainly they watched our 4 acre field from a thick woods on our property. I was thinking of building a burrow for them and wanted to learn what measurements you used. A lot of people around me are logging and working the land, We’re planting and enjoying the land. Dr. Hull, MD

[@user-iv7ve4ry8x]

Thank you, Dr Hull! I love these little owls!

[@robertcalamusso4218]

How anbout stocking badgers and prairie dogs

[@cg7509]

Why don't they release prairie dogs at the depot?

[@dsims868]

Introduce prairie dogs etc. As well.?.?.

[@matthewcauthorn9731]

Only in Umatilla? There is a thriving population in Eastern Oregon. Yes save the burrowing owls but don't lie.

[@gabrielwinter7489]

Dont pet them it habituates them