Research
Our resource selection study represents the central focus of the Blakiston’s Fish Owl Project. In 2007 we became the first researchers in the world to tag the species with long-term VHF transmitters, and are presently collecting valuable information about the movements of these secretive birds. See Study Summary for more details.
We are also involved in conservation awareness. On the local (Primorye) level, we have and will continue to provide educational materials to Russian NGOs such as Amur-Ussuri Center for Avian Biodiversity, Phoenix Fund, and Uragus Ecological Club. These groups educate the public about conservation issues facing Primorye’s wilderness. The integration of Blakiston’s fish owl into their programs results in greater public awareness, which is critical to conservation efforts. We also work closely with the Wildlife Conservation Society and a number of other groups (see Links) to promote Blakiston's fish owls on the international level.