Chapter Meeting–Program: “Spotted vs. Barred Owls” by Zia Fukuda

Zia Fukuda is a wildlife biologist working locally for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). She will cover some of the background on the Northern Spotted Owl, with a focus on the newest threat to them — the arrival of the Barred Owl to the Pacific Northwest. She will also talk about some of the field work she does and will touch base on the current barred owl removal plan. Although she doesn’t know the ins and outs of the plan, she can speak broadly to it. Zia is a member of Audubon, skilled in bird identification and an excellent photographer.

The meeting will begin with a half hour of social time–including refreshments and a free raffle for a door prize. The program will immediately follow at approximately 6:30 pm.