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Inside the secret life of Saskatchewan’s burrowing owls

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A new children's book takes readers into Saskatchewan's Grasslands National Park to follow the life cycle of the endangered burrowing owl, from nesting underground in the spring to migrating south for the winter. The Burrowing Owls of the Prairie Grasslands highlights the conservation efforts underway to protect one of Saskatchewan's most iconic and adorable species. Evan is joined by author Deborah Hodge.
25 May 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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