Adopt Me!
Background
Ocean, named in honor of his burrow location in the dunes of Marco Island Beach, was banded as an adult in 2018, along with his mate. Sadly, in early 2020, Ocean had to be taken to Conservancy of Southwest Florida for urgent care after suspected rodenticide poisoning, which claimed his mate. After a healthy rehab, he found a new mate Moana. They successfully produced two chicks, one is Ocean Jr. He suvived Hurricane Ian also and is a very resilient owl!
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.