Capturing Owls with Scott Rashid
Wildlife & Environment
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Documentary, Special Interest, Educational, 08-Jul-2024
If there is one individual in Estes Park whose passion goes to the outer limits of his work, it is Scott Rashid. Scott has spent his entire life studying and saving wild birds. Owls in particular, are the beneficiaries of his tireless and yes relentless dedication.
Project OwlNet which involves Saw-Wet Owl banders from across the country using up to fifty nets a location and in this case three nets here with Scott are working together to further the research to preserve a precious species.
Scott and his sensitive unapologetic preservation work has earned him the respect of conservationists worldwide.
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