UCD Barn Owl Project

Humboldt State graduate student researchers are making a positive impact on farm sustainability!

California Wine Growers Replace Rodenticide With Raptors - Bay Nature Replacing pesticides with barn owls for rodent control was one of several innovations that marked a new appetite for more environmentally sustainable production in California vineyards.

This year we are investigating how nest box temperature and rodenticide exposure impact breeding Barn Owls. Our findings will help inform pest control strategies and promote healthy Barn Owl populations in the future. Photo credit: Coco Yeung

Surprise! While most of our pairs are just laying eggs now, this family has 3-4 week old nestlings!