Returning from a superb day of down-hill skiing at Calabogie Peaks, on
Tuesday March 7th at 5pm I saw and photographed a Great Grey Owl perched
close to the road. It was about a 5-10 minutes drive south from the Village
of Calabogie on Hwy 511 (aka Lanark Rd), at civic # 10805. (see MapArt pg.
64, near Renfrew).
Judging from many GG Owl observations elsewhere during the 2005 irruption, I
could see that the habitat along here is perfect, and the time-of-day seemed
excellent to find a GG Owl. So, a few minutes before, I had stated that we
just might find one here - and indeed we promptly did. This beautiful
mountain-district is probably underbirded... but it is superb for owling and
prowling.
Best Pishes,
Ken Kingdon
KINGSTON
