Owl Surveys
Tracy Aviary’s community science team studies birds in about a dozen parks and natural areas around Salt Lake. Because owls are elusive and nocturnal, they are difficult to survey using our traditional bird survey methods. Instead, we lead groups of volunteers on nighttime surveys where we walk through the site and stop periodically to play owl calls and listen for any responses by resident owls. These surveys help us learn more about how owls use their habitat in urban areas and along the Jordan River.
Owl walks take place weekly from mid-February to May. This is a family-friendly project appropriate for children ages 12 yrs and older. RSVP required.
Interested in joining us? Sign up to volunteer with Tracy Aviary via our volunteer application form and indicate “Conservation” as your top choice. Email us with any questions: conservation@tracyaviary.org.
Owls of Salt Lake
Western Screech Owl – Búho californiano
Great Horned Owl – Búho americano
Short-Eared Owl – Búho campestre
Burrowing Owl – Mochuelo de Madriguera
Northern Saw-Whet Owl – Mochuelo Cabezón
Barn Owl – Lechuza Común
Long-Eared Owl – Búho chico
Flammulated Owl – Autillo flamulado
Project Partners
Our project partners include the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Salt Lake City Public Lands, Salt Lake City Public Utilities, Seven Canyons Trust, the Jordan River Commission, River Restoration, and Salt Lake County.