New Burrowing Owl Cam with Partners Explore.org and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR)
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 hours ago
Photo Screenshot taken by User Blair-55
In the News
The ORI, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), and explore.org recently installed a livestreaming camera at the former Umatilla Army Depot to watch burrowing owls that nest there. This was highlighted on NBC News in Oregon, watch news clip here: https://www.nbcrightnow.com
Lindsay Chiono, CTUIR Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Program habitat ecologist-biologist, said “People, including me, are excited at the opportunity to observe burrowing owl behavior that is usually hidden from view such as pair bonding and hunting,” she said. “Education is a critical element of conservation and species recovery. Naturally, people care most about the species they know about. The live video stream is a form of that education. It offers us a window into the owls’ lives, allowing us to watch the owls going about their business without being disturbed by our physical presence.”
For example, watch a burrowing owl defend it's nest from deer at night.
Global Owl Project's Director David Johnson began the burrowing owl project in 2008 at the request of the U.S. Army. DNR became more involved in 2023 and now jointly manages the burrow network, which has approximately 100 artificial burrow sites, with the Oregon Military Department. The project started with three or four nesting pairs in 2008 and peaked in 2024 with more than 100 nesting pairs producing nearly 500 fledglings in one season. You can read more about it on our other blog post HERE.
Photo Screenshot taken by User CamOpTwigs
The live feed can be viewed at https://explore.org/livecams/owl-research-institute/burrowing-owls, including at night thanks to infrared capabilities.
Keywords:
Burrowing Owls, Umatilla, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, CTUIR, Explore.org
