Delta’s Barred Owls population on the rise

Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society here in Delta has said there is a spike in the population of young barred owls and they can set-up shop basically anywhere they want. Their usual targets are rats, mice, moles, voles and pigeons. Barred owls have been culled in some areas of B. C. in order to reduce competition and protect the endangered spotted owls, which are considered priority species. Barred owls can be also be hurt or killed flying into glass on buildings or being hit by vehicles while hunting. Barred owls’ presence in larger populations isn’t considered to have a negative effect on other owl species. Barred owls are a more docile than other birds so people are able to get relatively close to take pictures.

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