Adopt Me!
Background
Albert has had an off-season location under the front door of a home on Marco Island for the past two seasons. The owner had us install a starter burrow for him after she spotted him hanging out by her window consistently. Maybe due to the hectic roadway, Albert left to a different starter burrow for the 2025 nesting season,and we are currently waiting for chicks to appear!
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.