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Great Horned Owls: A Human-tolerant Species

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T. rex Discovery Centre

Great Horned Owls: A Human-tolerant Species

T. rex Discovery Centre
(Doors open 15min before event start)

Historically, the great-horned owl rarely occurred in the Canadian prairies; however, the population has steadily increased since European Settlement. Find out how great-horned owls have expanded their range into grasslands by taking advantage of human structures, planted trees and shrub encroachment due to fire suppression. Graduate student Tory Hartley has been researching these birds, using satellite telemetry, citizen science, and nest cameras to characterize the human features, vegetation, and habitat features that great-horned owls use in southwestern Saskatchewan. Light refreshments will be served.

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