Jim Lind strikes again! Or was it Sharon ...or Charlie?
They found a Boreal Owl today along Scenic Hwy 61 about 0.4 mi E (north) of
Homestead Rd near Fire# 5740/5744. This is just W (south) of Stoney Point
between Duluth and Two Harbors.
The bird was on the N side of the road. Many were able
Having seen 5-6 Boreal Owls here at my house (near Grand Marais) over
the years, here is what I have noticed:
In the daytime, they like to perch in a conifer, 6-8 feet from the
ground and about 8-10 inches from the trunk. They are usually well
hidden, and their camouflage and size makes them d
With Boreal Owl reports turning up in Minnesota, there will be a lot of
interest in looking for them in the next few weeks. Obviously the North
Shore presents the best opportunity, but it seems like there's some
consistency about the type of location these wintering birds are drawn to.
For those o
