1. Is there a population of Barred Owls near Boar’s Hog Gap? By: Travis Harvey Biology 3920 Tennessee Tech University

2. Project Summary Is there a population of Barred Owls near the Boar’s Hog Gap area near Bowater Pocket Wilderness? Is there a population of Barred Owls near the Boar’s Hog Gap area near Bowater Pocket Wilderness? Objective: Objective: Gather data on the population of Barred Owls by calling the owls and trying to get them to call back Gather data on the population of Barred Owls by calling the owls and trying to get them to call back Accomplish this by taking several trips out to the area and calling the owls with tapes and owl calls Accomplish this by taking several trips out to the area and calling the owls with tapes and owl calls Expected Results: Expected Results: Over a period of time to show that there is a population of Barred Owls. Over a period of time to show that there is a population of Barred Owls.

3. Introduction  Is there a population of Barred Owls at Boar’s Hog Gap?  Barred owls are a generalist species that are very adaptable hunters (Levy 1999).  Barred owls traditional range is forests east of the Great Plains and prefer pole-sized timber 30 – 40 years after a clear cut (Levy 1999).  Boar’s Hog gap is a popular hiking spot in the Bowater Pocket Wilderness.  The Area is owned by the Bowater paper company and is often cut for timber, creating area suitable for Barred Owls.  The owls will be tempted to call in response to a taped Barred Owl or a Barred Owl call.

4. Methods and Materials Owl call Call the owls early in the evening or early in the morning. Use data forms to document where the owls where heard and how many where heard. Have several trips to specified locations enabling consistent data.

5. Expected Results and Benefits  Gain knowledge of population of Barred Owls in the Bowater Pocket Wilderness area.  Advantages  Determine predator/prey relationships in the area  Determine how these owls live in the area

6. Project Timeline Start of project Get owl call Learn to use call Figure out areas to study in Go to areas Call the owls, do study Write out report Finish study Get approval

7. Budget

8. Specific Budget Category: Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Salary/Wages: Personnel $5.00hr $5.00hr $5.00hr Secretary $7.00 hr $7.00 hr $7.00 hr Total: $60.00 Expenses: Gas $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Food $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Lodging $0 $0 $0 Equipment 15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Total: $135.00 Miscellaneous Supplies Total: $50.00 Grand Total: $245.00 without tax

9. Data Form Survey done by: Location of Survey Date of Survey No. Participants Time of Survey No. of owl calls heard Breed of owl heard (if known) No. of owls heard Device used to get owl response Was Owl Seen Y/N If seen was picture taken Y/N Comments:

10. The End Any Questions?