WORKSHOPS
Western Burrowing Owl Workshop 2018
Affiliation: non-MATE
Type: Working Professional
City: San Jose
State or Country if outside US: CA
Organizer: Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training Program
Registration Deadline: 28-Jun-18
Description:
On July 19 2018, Dr. Lynne Trulio will present a workshop on the ecology and conservation of the western burrowing owl, (Athene cunicularia hypugaea). Her research in the South San Francisco Bay region has focused on the ecology and recovery of this species. Dr. Trulio is a researcher and professor at San Jose State University and has published numerous papers on the effects of human impact on the species, as well as the general ecology and management for the species. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the natural history, habitat needs, effective management, and implementation of agency requirements for burrowing owl conservation. Workshop information will be useful for gaining basic knowledge about the ecology of the species as well as related information about conservation planning, meeting CEQA and other regulatory requirements, and for outreach to the public. Workshop format The workshop consists of a daytime classroom session, Thursday, July 19 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and enrollment in either one of two field training sessions, either Thursday July 19, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (immediately after the classroom portion) or Friday July 20, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m (the next morning). Both the classroom and the field components of the workshop take place at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. Workshop objectives: - Increase understanding of the biology of burrowing owl - Increase understanding of habitat management for this species - Increase understanding of improved local and large-scale conservation planning efforts Topics discussed: Basic biology Identification Distribution/movement Habitat requirements Threats Survey methods Methods for assessing potential project impacts and approaches for avoidance and minimization. Management and regulatory requirements Field training practicum During the field visit, participants will learn: To distinguish burrows of different species To identify a burrowing owl in the field Key characteristics of breeding and wintering habitat The basics of surveying for burrowing owls Benefits/drawbacks of various field methods This component can give participants only a brief introduction to the requirements and difficulties of field surveying and cannot be viewed as adequate preparation for undertaking burrowing owl surveys to satisfy agency requirements.
Point of Contact: Grant Lyon