Hello, Today (Nov 12) I've observed a total of 13 LONG-EARED OWLS in two groups (5+7) in the Jack Pine plantation plus another one as I walked out. The first group of 5 was spotted just as you enter the plantation. The second group of 7 was active on the south-east side of the forest. At one instance there were 5 roosting in the same tree. I have a good feeling that there were more than what I was able to count. I flushed #13 just before the feeders as I walked out. I couldn't find any SAW-WHETS.
I've also noted two NORTHERN HARRIER MALES hunting in the fields on Front Rd, just east of Stella. DIRECTIONS: From 401 Take exit 593 for Co Hwy 4. Drive South to Millhaven. Turn right on Hwy 33 to Amherst Island Ferry. Take the Ferry ($8 round trip). On the island turn left (East) on Front Rd to Marshall 40 Foot Rd. Make a right (South) until there is an S in the road. Look for the K.F.N. kiosk. Note: the Owl Woods will be closed to public during deer hunting season: November 17 - December 6 All the best, Mike Lascut Nature Research Photography & Videography www.MikePhoto.com _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
