Adopt Me!
Background
Ocean Jr., offspring of Ocean and Moana, was spotted exactly one mile away from where he was raised. He quickly found a burrow site and mate of his own and already produced one chick! He was banded as a fledgling with our code OX- (orange over metal) on August 6, 2022. On March 7, 2023, we were able to recapture him and give him his adult combination for a unique ID.
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.