Oregon note cards of a Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) perched in a Pacific Madrone tree. Siuslaw National Forest, Douglas County, Oregon Coast Range. These premium 5×7″ note cards of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, are blank inside, feature embossed envelopes, and protective clear sleeve. Purchased individually, note cards are $6.00 each, OR, $5.00 each when purchasing a boxed set of 12. Free shipping for orders of $75.00 or more, otherwise a flat rate of $12.00. Once on the shopping cart page, you can easily add multiples of any greeting cards you’ve already selected. If interested in wholesale purchasing of my Oregon note cards, please contact me for pricing information. If interested in a print of this image, you can find several options at its Gallery Page Here.
Northern Spotted Owl in the Oregon Coast Range:
The Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) is a medium‑sized, nocturnal raptor that occupies mature and old‑growth coniferous forests of the Pacific Northwest, including extensive tracts of the Oregon Coast Range. This subspecies is federally listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act due to significant population declines over recent decades.
In the Coast Range, the Northern Spotted Owl shows strong preference for structurally complex forests dominated by Douglas‑fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), and western redcedar (Thuja plicata). Key habitat characteristics include large diameter trees, multi‑layered canopies, and abundant snags and downed woody debris, which provide both nesting and roosting opportunities as well as habitat for prey.
The primary prey species in the Coast Range is the northern flying squirrel, supplemented by woodrats, red tree voles, and various small mammals. The owl’s hunting strategy relies on perch‑and‑pounce behavior, facilitated by its exceptional low‑light vision and nearly silent flight. Breeding occurs in late winter, with egg‑laying typically in March or April. Clutch sizes are usually two to three eggs, incubated by the female while the male provisions food. Juvenile survival is relatively low, and dispersal is constrained by the fragmented nature of suitable habitat.
Conservation challenges in the Oregon Coast Range include continued habitat loss and degradation from timber harvest, as well as competition from the invasive Barred Owl (Strix varia), which has expanded westward over the last half‑century. Barred Owls often outcompete Northern Spotted Owls for territory and prey, contributing to further declines. Despite ongoing management efforts, including habitat protection under the Northwest Forest Plan, populations in the Coast Range remain vulnerable, underscoring the species’ dependence on intact old‑growth ecosystems for long‑term survival.
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