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Fledgling Spotted Owl
The California spotted owl is a protected species. With support from Conservancy donors, scientists are studying and protecting Yosemite’s owls. Wildlife biologists discovered this fledgling spotted owl while surveying nests in a formerly burned forest. As scientists continue to count nest sites and young owls, this research will help inform future fire-management decisions in the park.
Photo: © NPS