Emily tells Lorelai that the cover of the latest Chilton newsletter is a picture of a spotted owl, and that Chilton is taking donations to help them; she sent a donation in Rory’s name.
The spotted owl (Strix occidentalis) is a species of bird that lives in old growth forests on the west coast of North America, ranging from Canada to Mexico. Due to destruction of its natural habitat by logging, it is currently classified as a near-threatened species, with numbers continuing to decrease.
