Owl Dig

ODLT needs 6 people to dig holes of artificial burrows for burrowing owls at our Brothers-Shaw property. These holes will be 1-2 ft wide x 7-8 ft long x 3-ft deep to accommodate a channel of piping and a larger bucketed den space.  Burrowing owl activity has stopped in the area and creating artificial burrows could assist with their return. We will create artificial burrows (based on these models) that have proven successful for promoting burrowing owl activity in other areas.

Tools needed/most helpful: Work gloves, shovels, rake, post hole digger, 5-gallon bucket or storage bin for moving soil.

There are no facilities on the property and we will provide snacks, but please bring your preferred food, water, and appropriate clothing for the weather and terrain. We will meet beforehand at a rest area.

WHEN:
Wed, Oct 2  10:30 am-3:00 PM  (Weather dependent) 

WHERE:
ODLT Brothers-Shaw property (about 50 min east of Bend, just to the north of Brothers)

We’ll meet at the Brother’s Oasis Rest Area and then travel 5 min to this location.  We’ll park on the east side of Coffey Rd and walk about a quarter mile over sagebrush terrain with sand and bowling-ball sized rocks. We’ll also climb over/through a barbed-wire fence.