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Photos: Owl Watch, 2019

Marco Eagle
Burrowing owls check out the photographer. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Burrowing owls check out the photographer. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Jean Hall/Special To The Eagle
An owl perches on the roosting bar provided by Owl Watch. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
An owl perches on the roosting bar provided by Owl Watch. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Jean Hall/Special To The Eagle
Leave me alone - an owl takes advantage of a "do not disturb" sign. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Leave me alone - an owl takes advantage of a "do not disturb" sign. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Jean Hall/Special To The Eagle
Lin Taylor, left, and Connie Nemes mark off an area around an owl burrow. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Lin Taylor, left, and Connie Nemes mark off an area around an owl burrow. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Burrowing owls let people get close, but keep an eye on them. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Burrowing owls let people get close, but keep an eye on them. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Burrowing owls let people get close, but keep an eye on them. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Burrowing owls let people get close, but keep an eye on them. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Lin Taylor, left, and Connie Nemes mark off an area around an owl burrow. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Lin Taylor, left, and Connie Nemes mark off an area around an owl burrow. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Lin Taylor, rear, and Connie Nemes mark off an area around an owl burrow. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Lin Taylor, rear, and Connie Nemes mark off an area around an owl burrow. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Owls sit in their burrow as Lin Taylor, left, and Connie Nemes rope off the area. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Owls sit in their burrow as Lin Taylor, left, and Connie Nemes rope off the area. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Law enforcement officers investigate an owl burrow that was intentionally contaminated with mothballs. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Law enforcement officers investigate an owl burrow that was intentionally contaminated with mothballs. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Jean Hall/Special To The Eagle
Burrowing owls let people get close, but keep an eye on them. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Burrowing owls let people get close, but keep an eye on them. Marco Island has a thriving burrowing owl population, and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who work to keep them safe.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent