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Everyone, meet Senna! 🦉💚
Curious, confident, and full of personality, Senna is a short-eared owl with an important story to tell about Pennsylvania’s grasslands.
Senna joined us in February 2025 from our friends at Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown, South Dakota. Her arrival was inspired by ongoing efforts to restore native grasslands in Pennsylvania and our desire to share more about the wildlife that depends on these often-overlooked habitats.
Short-eared owls are endangered in Pennsylvania. While they can be found in the state year-round, they’re most commonly encountered during the late fall and winter months, making this the perfect season to officially introduce Senna to our community!
And there’s a special meaning behind her name...Senna is named after a grassland plant whose seeds can withstand temperatures exceeding 200°F, an adaptation that helps them survive prescribed fires used in grassland management.
If you’ve had the chance to see Senna during one of our programs, you may have already noticed her expressive personality and seemingly effortless flight. With relatively large wings and a small body, short-eared owls are known for their light, moth-like movements as they glide across open fields.
As one of our conservation ambassadors, Senna helps us share the story of Pennsylvania’s grasslands and reminds us that conservation is a year-round commitment.
We're so excited for you to get to know her! 💚
Want to learn more about the habitats Senna represents? Explore our Habitat Spotlight: Grasslands blog bit.ly/47mMoqU
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