Jul 21, 2024 · Barn owls primarily feed on small mammals such as gophers, voles and field mice, which coincidentally make them ideal for controlling agricultural pests. A single barn owl family …

Burrowing owls dig burrows that they use for nesting and sheltering, though they also will use gopher tortoises or armadillo burrows, as well as some manmade structures. Burrowing owl …

Burrowing Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit How Can I Help Protect the Gopher Tortoise? The City of Cape Coral relies on its dedicated residents, workers, and visitors to report Gopher Tortoise …

Gopher - Burrowing Owl. Gopher was brought to us from Kenansville in Osceola County, Florida in 2015. He had multiple fractures in his right wing. His injuries were possibly caused by …

This bird is none other than the common barn owl, a bird no bigger than a crow, with an unmistakable heart-shaped, chalky white, “Phantom of the Opera” mask. The fact that barn …

Feb 27, 2025 · In my experience, gopher removal requires a balance between efficacy and ethics. Pest control should never be about harming the creatures unnecessarily. I’ve explored various …

Gopher tortoises are a keystone species, meaning other animals depend on them for survival. The burrows created by gopher tortoises are used by more than 350 other species, called …

A pocket gopher infestation is easily determined by the numerous mounds of earth that surround the burrows. Their digging and foraging can cause significant damage and loss to crops, …

We build and install barn owl boxes to help farmers naturally manage gophers, voles, and rats. By attracting barn owls, you reduce rodent damage without chemicals. Our eco-friendly, effective …

Her research revealed that more than 99.5% of prey items in barn owl diet were agricultural pests, and that the diets of owls changed depending on the dominant crop types around them. “For …