Taking Flight 2016

An international juried youth bird art exhibition at Mass Audubon’s Museum of American Bird Art. Show runs September 23-December 11, 2016.

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Burrowing Owls

By Iris Rosenhagen (age 11)

"Burrowing Owls are one of my favorite birds because I've studied owls a lot and they are very unique. Instead of living in tree cavities, they live in burrows. They are also diurnal as opposed to nocturnal like most other owls. Something very interest about them, is if they feel threatened in their burrow, a Burrowing Owl will make a rattlesnake buzz sound to scare off predators. Sadly, Burrowing Owls are losing habitat due to construction. I am an avid conservationist and the creator of C.A.R.E., which is Community for Animal Respect and Education. C.A.R.E. provides opportunities for people to learn about the challenges animals face in today's world, and inspires people to get involved to help them. I hope to spread awareness about the plight of the Burrowing Owls by submitting my artwork."

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