Owl Research Institute

2021 is the 10th year of our Northern Saw-whet Owl migration research. Season updates, pictures, and new shirts for sale!

Last week the ORI crew conducted the first Long-eared Owl survey of the season. They were able to recapture a banded owl.

Exciting news from the ORI banding station- last week we caught a bird that was originally banded in Canada in 2019! This female Northern...

Join Owl Research Institute researchers at our banding station in Missoula, MT, and learn about Northern Saw-Whet Owls.

Pete Ripmaster is an ultrarunner, world-class adventurer, keynote speaker, and running coach. He’s also dedicating himself to ORI’s Snowy...

For the last six years, an adult Osprey pair – “Charlotte” and “Charlie” - have delighted viewers around the world as they build a nest...

With nesting season right around the corner, it's a busy time of year at the Owl Research Institute. Fortunately, we have Matt Larson,...

The Owl Research Institute has a new resident, and we hope he will stick around! Meet Wesley - a beautiful young Barn Owl who was rescued...

Hello Friends of the Owl Research Institute! My name is Liberty DeGrandpre and I'm the newest member of the ORI team! As a long time...