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Santa Barbara Launches Sanctuary to Save Burrowing Owls

1/31/2025

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Wayne Chapman from UC Santa Barbara is spearheading a vital initiative to revive burrowing owl populations at Coil Oil Point, a sanctuary threatened by habitat loss. The recent release of a rehabilitated owl by the Ojai Raptor Center marks a hopeful milestone, establishing this site as Santa Barbara County's first dedicated haven for these endangered birds.

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Story summary

Wayne Chapman from UC Santa Barbara is spearheading a vital initiative to revive burrowing owl populations at Coil Oil Point, a sanctuary threatened by habitat loss. The recent release of a rehabilitated owl by the Ojai Raptor Center marks a hopeful milestone, establishing this site as Santa Barbara County's first dedicated haven for these endangered birds.