It is estimated that 500 to 800 pairs nest in Canada, with approximately half nesting in Saskatchewan. In Saskatchewan the population has declined 94% since the 1980s. In 2004, there were 47 pairs found nesting in Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan. In 2008 there were only 20 nesting pairs. They had completely disappeared from Manitoba and British Columbia. Now some have been sighted in 2006 and 2007 in Manitoba. The burrowing owl has been reintroduced in British Columbia.

It is estimated that 500 to 800 pairs nest in Canada, with approximately half nesting in Saskatchewan. In Saskatchewan the population has declined 94% since the 1980s. In 2004, there were 47 pairs found nesting in Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan. In 2008 there were only 20 nesting pairs. They had completely disappeared from Manitoba and British Columbia. Now some have been sighted in 2006 and 2007 in Manitoba. The burrowing owl has been reintroduced in British Columbia.

Carena's In the Forest

prefers dry, short-grass prairies
-nests in Alberta, Saskatchewan, occasional sightings in Manitoba
-reintroduced in British Columbia
-most are nesting in the open countryside from Regina, SK and Brooks, AB
-found in the US, Central America and South America
-uses burrows left by badgers, ground squirrels or foxes
-usually nests in the same area every year, even same burrow

Carena's In the Forest prefers dry, short-grass prairies -nests in Alberta, Saskatchewan, occasional sightings in Manitoba -reintroduced in British Columbia -most are nesting in the open countryside from Regina, SK and Brooks, AB -found in the US, Central America and South America -uses burrows left by badgers, ground squirrels or foxes -usually nests in the same area every year, even same burrow

jaycee51 says:
Congratulations on your COC award...well done!
Sep 11, 2010

Andersongirl says:
Congratulations on your win!! Your pages are always so creative! You are a very talented lady!!
Sep 12, 2010

Claudia says:
Very interesting!! BEAUTIFUL page! GREAT job! 10+10cps
Sep 10, 2010

ShellandShilo says:
Oh thankyou Fran for such interesting facts I never knew that there were Burrowing Owls isn't it so sad that one day such a beautiful bird could become extinct because of humans greed and selfishness I am going to look them up on the net to see if there is something being done to protect them.Awsome page and owl 10+
Sep 10, 2010

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Lovely page well done Hugs x
Sep 9, 2010

cinza says:
Beautiful!
Sep 8, 2010

Mimi_ says:
Fascinating & perfectly done!!
Sep 8, 2010

LindaBlunk says:
Beautiful and informative owl scrap. Thanks for sharing.
Sep 8, 2010

debra 112233 says:
Terrific page!
Sep 8, 2010

Pelle says:
Fantastic owl page 10ch!!
Sep 8, 2010