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An unverified flammulated owl was heard in the Crazy 

 Mountains. The owl was heard among second growth lodgepole pine 

 and mature subalpine fir forests. 



Surveys for the flammulated owl should continue on the 

 Gallatin National Forest to build evidence for their presence or 

 absence in the area. Future surveys for the boreal owl should 

 concentrate on locating nests. Information that could be 

 gathered once nest sites are found include: nesting success, food 

 habits, micro and macro habitat requirements, dispersal of young 

 and interconnection of geographically distinct populations. 



