I knew they were doing it, but I didn’t think the number was that high. With owls being so hidden all the time, it’s hard to believe there are that many out there total, let alone that many to remove from the population of just one owl.
And it’s moreso sad, I think, in that they’re being punished for being successful. But the Spotted Owls are very fragile in comparison, and with governments refusing to provide sanctuary, there aren’t many options left.
I usually won’t link that kind of article here, but I see many where the rangers are heartbroken they have to hurt one species they love to protect another. I know I wouldn’t like that job. 😢
It would be nice if our leaders could judge industry and each other as swiftly as they do the animals. We suffer for all these loses too, we just dont catch on as fast as the animals.