Observing, documenting, and sharing the lives of Burrowing Owls
Southern Nevada • Photography • Video • Research • Education
Welcome to Rick Walker’s Burrowing Owl Project
Burrowing Owls are among the most fascinating birds of the desert Southwest. Small, long-legged, and remarkably expressive, they spend much of their lives on or below the ground and have adapted to some of the challenging landscapes of Southern Nevada.
Rick Walker has spent years observing, photographing, and documenting Burrowing Owls and sharing what he has learned with others.
This site brings together Rick’s photographs, videos, presentations, field observations, and educational resources in one place. Whether you are a birder, photographer, conservationist, or simply curious about these remarkable little owls, we invite you to explore Rick’s work and learn more about Burrowing Owls.
Meet Rick Walker
Rick Walker is a Southern Nevada birder, photographer, and longtime observer of Burrowing Owls.
His work combines patient field observation with photography, video, trail-camera monitoring, and public education. Through countless hours spent watching these birds, Rick has documented their behavior and helped others better understand the lives of Burrowing Owls in our desert environment.
Learn
Western Burrowing Owls
Learn about Burrowing Owl behavior, habitat, biology, conservation, and Rick’s experiences observing these fascinating birds.
Watch
Life at the Burrow
Watch Burrowing Owls going about their lives through Rick’s videos and the Gilcrease trail camera.
See
Burrowing Owl Photography
Explore photos of a family of Burrowing Owls documenting their habitat, behavior, and fledgling maturation.
A Glimpse Into Their World
🦉 INSIDE THE BURROWING OWL’S WORLD
Gilcrease Trail Camera
March–July 2026
Trail cameras give us an unusual opportunity to observe Burrowing Owls while minimizing human disturbance. Explore Rick’s trail-camera collection from Gilcrease and see behaviors that a casual observer might never encounter.
Clark County Plans New Burrowing Owl Protections
Sharing Southern Nevada’s Burrowing Owls
Rick spoke with the Las Vegas Review-Journal about Burrowing Owls and his experiences observing these charismatic desert birds.
Dig Deeper
Banding Burrowing Owls
Learn how bird banding helps researchers identify individual owls and better understand their movements and lives.
Burrowing Owls at the Ice Age Fossils State Park
Find where Burrowing Owls have been observed near the Ice Age Fossils State Park, with locations mapped for 2026.
Florida Burrowing Owls
Compare the Burrowing Owls Rick has studied in the West with another fascinating population in Florida.