For more than 25 years, the Owl Research Institute (ORI) has been dedicated to scientific
research of owls —
their ecology, natural history, and habitat relationships.
Because owls are chronically under-researched and poorly understood, we strive to provide
high-quality,
long-term studies of owls,
and use our findings to promote conservation.
Here are some of our successes:
Sustaining studies of Long-Eared (since 1982), Snowy Owls (1992), and prey species (1992)
Assessing populations and habitats of Montana’s 15-some owl species
Disseminating our findings with more than 80 scientific publications
Collaborating with federal, state, and local groups to facilitate wildlife and habitat protection
Teaching natural history, through classes and
conferences, to thousands of people each year.
Our research station, the Ninepipes Center, is sited in the Mission Valley of western Montana.
Surrounded by
wildlife refuges, grasslands, and wetlands, the area is home to Grizzly Bears, American Bison, and record-setting
numbers of raptors.
The Owl Research Institute is a non-profit, 501(c)3, tax-exempt organization (EIN 81-0453479), and primarily
funded by grants from foundations, corporations,
and individuals. Here are some things you can do to help us
achieve our mission of wildlife conservation through research and education:
