Adopt Me!
Background
Mulan found a starter burrow with a mate in 2023. After her chicks fledged, her mate disappeared. Surprisingly for a female, she stayed at her burrow and a new male came to her territory! Coincidentally this new mate also disappeared after her chicks this season fledged. Mulan continues to stand her ground and spends most of her days on the light post by the door of the house. Due to one of her chicks dying of rat poison, this starter burrow owner has spread the word down her cul de sac to use alternatives.
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.