Adopt Me!
Background
Mr. Hoot was banded on April 22, 2019 in the playground of Tommie Barfield Elementary School. He lost his mate named Fluffy, but has found a new mate named Mrs. Hoot! This pair is extremely tolerant of the children playing and running around their burrows. The students in our Burrow Buddies Club are excellent at educating distance. Last season, one of the students spotted a chick that fell into the drain pipe. It was rescued and fencing was installed by the maintenance crew to prevent any others from getting trapped.
Adopt an Owl Levels
You can support Burrowing Owl conservation in Marco Island by symbolically adopting an Owl on our website. Owl Watch | My Site (audubonwe.org) This symbolic adoption sponsors a portion of Owl Watch and research efforts for one year. Adoptable owls and their names are below. Several adoption packages are available:
- $100 Donation – sponsor receives an adoption certificate, 4x6 photo of the owl, a Burrowing Owl fact sheet, and an end-of-season update.
- $250 Donation – sponsor receives everything listed above, plus a plush owl with matching color bands, and an 8x10 print of the owl.
- $500 Donation – sponsor receives everything listed above, plus the special recognition on Audubon Western Everglades' website.
- $1,000 Donation – sponsor receives everything above including the option to name a banded owl, plus a lunch with the Audubon Western Everglades Staff and a guided tour with a Burrowing Owl researcher.