This afternoon seven "fair weather" enthusiastic birders joined me for a trip to Long Point Road on a quest for Short-eared Owls. We parked at the winery (with the owner's permission) and scanned the area for a couple hours. We had good looks at an American Kestrel, Eastern Bluebirds, a House Finch, Northern Harrier, and a Red-tailed Hawk. Finally, at dusk, the first owl was spotted, then two. A total of three owls were seen. There could have been more, but it became dark so quickly, it was hard to tell. It was a life bird for one participant. We watched a male and female owl chasing each other and "barking", their vocalizing being a first for some folks. The trip was a total success!
Thanks to all who joined me and for making it such a fun trip. Of note, I have led many Short-eared Owl trips this time of year, and the temperature has never been this warm. Ann Mitchell -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
