The Burrowing Owls of the Prairie Grasslands

It’s spring in Grasslands National Park and burrowing owls are returning from a winter away to lay their eggs in this rare and protected habitat. Lush illustrations celebrate the magnificent wild prairie of Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan and feature the remarkable burrowing owls ― the only owls in the world to live underground! Meet the owls as they prepare a burrow and lay their eggs. See tiny fuzzy owlets hatch and grow before flying south to Mexico and Texas for the winter. Sadly, these little owls who were once common in the grasslands of western and midwestern North America are now endangered. As the wild prairies were farmed and developed, far fewer places were left for the owls to nest and raise their young. Today, biologists, Indigenous groups, landowners and conservationists are working hard to restore the vital grasslands and help this precarious species recover. Includes an author’s note about successful burrowing owl recovery programs and other wild animals of Grasslands National Park. WILD BY NATURE A series for young readers that explores the unique links between ecologically sensitive species and their habitats, and encourages the preservation of the world’s wild places. Key Text Features illustrations author’s note further information further reading facts Correlates to the Common Core States Standards in English Language Arts:.1.7 Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas..2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text..2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.Author: Hodge, Deborah,author,Reczuch, Karen,illustrator Contributors: Hodge, Deborah,author,Reczuch, Karen,illustrator Binding: hardcover Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Format: picture_book Published/Release Date: 16 Jul 2026 Format: Hardback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Groundwood Books Ltd,Canada Author/Director/Artist: Deborah Hodge Dimension (cm): 279x222x51 mm Package Dimension (cm): 12x288x230 mm Item Weight (g): 398 Package Weight (g): 405