[Ontbirds]Algonquin Park Birds: Update of February 8

2007-02-09 Thread Ron Tozer
The following summary reflects currently situation for birders who might be planning a visit to Algonquin Provincial Park. There is relatively little new information to report. Cold temperatures and snow seem to have reduced the number of birders here this past week. NEW COMMENTS SINCE LAST WEEK A

[Ontbirds]Owls etc., Fisherville

2007-02-09 Thread Eleanor Kee Wellman
>From Tuesday afternoon to Thursday I spent time in the Fisherville area >attempting to photograph the Short-eared Owls. Although I counted up to 15 >roosting in different locations they did not fly either evening before the sun >went below the cloud bank on the western horizon. At one point 1

[Ontbirds]Short-eared Owl - Dunrobin (Ottawa)

2007-02-09 Thread Langis Sirois
Hi all At dusk this afternoon, February 9, a Short-eared Owl was hunting over farm land south of Woodkilton Rd, West of Vances Rd, in the Dunrobin area, West of Ottawa. Although I saw the bird go to the ground a few times, I could not see if it actually caught prey. If you try to see this bird,