Last night (Sat.) led a MRVAC owl prowl in Dakota County. We (13 participants) heard Saw-whet and Long-eared Owls. Near Station and 160th Street in Rosemount we had one or two singing Saw-whets. we also had at least two calling Long-eared. On Gaylord near Lake Byllesby we had at least one of each call. The singing Saw-whets were easily heard, but the Long-eared were calling quite softly, and missed by many.
I have also found Great Horned Owls on nest: Hwy 19 & Delancy Ct. west of Northfield in a crow's nest just above the "Northfield: Home of the Raiders" sign (2/17) US 10 NW of Hanson Rd, Coon Rapids (2/25) I will lead another owl prowl this Saturday night (3/12). Space will be limited, and like last night, I will probably have to turn away a few. to reserve a space please e-mail me. Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan swest...@comcast.net