Barn Owls of the Patuxent River
Who We Are
Calvert Steward volunteers participate in a variety of activities that increase and support maximum nesting potential for Barn Owls in the Patuxent River corridor of Maryland.
The data collected by this project will increase the profile of the Patuxent River corridor as an important resource where continued conservation action will affect Barn Owl survivorship as well as a wide variety of birds.
What We Do
Volunteers assist with construction, installation and maintenance of wooden nest boxes on barns or on poles in appropriate open habitat.
During the late spring, volunteers monitor the nest boxes via Go-Pro camera inspection and document the activity with photos and data sheets.
Volunteers also participate in our annual banding session. Naturalists use aluminum tags to bands the young and adult birds and their vital information is recorded. Volunteers may help with data recording and photo documentation during banding.
When you become a Fan of this program, you will receive updates on the program as they become available.
Training
Register for an Orientation or Training to learn more about this program. Some activities are for volunteers who have been trained and have earned their Qualifications certificate.
Qualifications
Once trained, you will receive a certificate that you can upload as a Qualification on your profile. You can then respond to be a volunteer in different opportunities.
Other Skills & Knowledge
- Reliable transportation to nest box sites
- Ability to walk through fields, forests and wetlands to access boxes
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds
- Ability to use small power tools and hand tools
- Ability to keep accurate records
Other Resources
Barn Owls in the News
- Declining barn owls make small gains in Maryland by Kate Ryan | kryan@wtop.com. July 1, 2017 https://wtop.com/calvert-county/2017/07/declining-barn-owls-make-small-gains-in-maryland-photos/
Details
| (410) 535-5327 | |
| karyn.molines@calvertcountymd.gov | |
| Karyn Molines | |
| Division Chief | |
| https://www.calvertparks.org/barn-owls |
