The Owl Research Institute

Dedicated to owl conservation through research and education

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Research

We conduct long-term research on owls, their prey species, and their relationship to the habitat in which they live.

ORI's Research Projects

Publications

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Education

ORI engages and educates a global audience through our annual newsletter, live cams, social media, articles, field tours, online and live presentations, and more.

Owl ID Guide

Live Cams

Educational Outreach

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Conservation

We provide partners, such as federal and state agencies, private conservation groups, and land owners, with vital information to promote meaningful and informed habitat management.

Owl Conservation

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Recent News

Aug 16

How Explore.org Cam Chronicled a 14-Year-Old Female Osprey’s Fascinating Journey

August 2024 Photo: The Osprey had to shade the chicks daily during nearly 100 degree temps for almost three weeks. [C am screen grab...

How Explore.org Cam Chronicled a 14-Year-Old Female Osprey’s Fascinating Journey

Jul 26

UPDATE FROM THE ARCTIC: Snowy Owl 0 Nest Summer

July 2024 35th Season for Research of the Snowy Owl 2024 marks the 35th season for the Snowy Owl Project in Utqiagvik, Alaska. Over the...

UPDATE FROM THE ARCTIC: Snowy Owl 0 Nest Summer

Jun 14

UPDATES FROM THE FIELD: Baby Owl Chicks Everywhere!

June 2024 Short-eared Owls We are excited to share that our ongoing study on predation and nesting outcomes in Short-eared Owls in the...

UPDATES FROM THE FIELD: Baby Owl Chicks Everywhere!

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Research Projects That Need Your Support

Thanks to you, the Owl Research Institute maintains long-term research on 10 owl species in Montana and Alaska. Our research is a critical step in understanding how to effectively preserve a future for owls.

Featured here are some of our priority projects in need of funding. Choose a project to support or make a general donation that will be applied where it is needed the most.

Climate Change and Snowy Owls

Understanding why populations are declining is the first step toward remedies.

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Great Gray Owls & Snag Data for Forest Management

Snags are a critical component of forest ecosystems and provide homes for a myriad of species. Again and again, we find them removed from otherwise ideal Great Gray habitat.

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