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MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to reduce the need for harmful pesticides & rodenticides by encouraging natural predators, through conservation of habitat, erecting nest boxes when appropriate, through research & education, and by providing a resource of help and information on alternative methods of sustainable pest management.

Owls are everywhere! Enjoy Walter Kitundu's remarkable photos of Great Horned Owls (and more) at Rodeo Lagoon/Beach, Marin County Headlands

If you find an owl in danger or fallen from a nest the best way you can help it is by getting it to a qualified wildlife rehabilitator. Do not attempt to feed it, or give it any water. Feeding an injured raptor severely decreases its chance for survival, so please DO NOT FEED! Feeding a raptor ground beef, chicken, or fish will not give it the nourishment it needs and will result in an unhealthy animal not fit for survival in the wild. Hawks, falcons & owls have specialized dietary needs. Keep the bird in a quiet place until you can get it to a wildlife hospital, humane society or veterinary clinic that treats wildlife. Remember: Under Federal and State law it is ILLEGAL for anyone to injure or possess a bird of prey - even if you intend to release it later. You must turn it over to a licensed facility - this is the best way to help. Click here to find the nearest wildlife facility. If you are having any kind of conflict with wildlife, please don't call pest control companies or trappers - they make a living killing wildlife! Please contact one of the following humane resources:

Information on wildlife conflict resolution

San Francisco Rescued Orphan Mammal Program (SF ROMP)

WildCare

We are proud and humbled to have received the following message from one of our primary inspirations:

"Owls are vanishing from so many parts of their historic range. As one example, the Barn owls whose haunting voices thrilled my childhood nights are gone. That is why the Hungry Owl Project is a much needed and very important initiative. I hope that every bird lover, every nature lover, will support it. Let us ensure that these marvelous birds, with their huge eyes and silent flight will be around to bring magic to the night long after we are gone. Their future lies in our hands." Jane Goodall, Ph.D, DBE Founder-The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace www.janegoodall.org

These owls were recently banded in Marin County. We think they are beautiful!

Please note that our web site is still evolving and some links are not yet available.

To make a donation to the Hungry Owl Project please send a check payable to WildCare/HOP to:

HOP, 179 The Alameda, San Anselmo, CA 94960

The Hungry Owl Project is a program of WildCare, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax ID # 51-0172331. WildCare advocates for wildlife for a sustainable world through programs in wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education. Please visit WildCare at www.wildcarebayarea.org.

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