Species | B-SEOW - Short-eared Owl
General Information
Name: Short-eared Owl
Phylum: Craniata
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
Scientific: Asio flammeus
Key Habitat Features
- Nest on dry, raised ground in open fields, dry marshes, and grasslands where sufficient nest cover (tall grass) and abundant prey is available.
- Forage for prey in open areas with patchy vegetation.
Objectives
- Minimize disturbance during the breeding season.
- Maintain nesting habitat throughout all seasons.
- Maintain desired plant communities and key habitat features.
UWRs
WHAs
Planning and Operational Measures
Planning Measures
All Activities
- Identify key habitat features using appropriate measures (i.e. QP direction, desktop review, field confirmation, etc) and plan activities within the operating area accordingly.
- Time works such that they occur outside of the critical timing window.
Operational Measures
All Activities
- Undertake construction and operation of oil and gas activities in a manner that minimizes impacts to desired plant communities and key habitat features.
Timing considerations when working within identified habitat:
- Avoid disturbance and/or clearing activities during the critical timing window from April 1 to July 31.