Re: Anis and Owls

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Posted by Abby on 14:20:47 03/07/05

In Reply to: Re: Anis and Owls posted by Vince Lucas

Hi Vince,

Very nice picture. Yes, I did see a few Long-eared Owls last year, as well as a Northern Saw-whet... I believe it was February when I went. Given the apparent popularity of the place for owling, I would not be surprised that the Long-eared Owls in particular are being disturbed. But it's hard for me to guess whether it's disturbance or some other phenomenon causing the owls to winter/migrate elsewhere this year.

Hey Abby:
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: When I used to live in northeast Ohio I used to bird Killdeer Plains WMA a lot. Go here to see a photo of a Northern Saw-whet Owl I took at Killdeer Plains WMA, Wyandot Co, Ohio, back in 1996 or so.
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: http://www.owling.com/saw-whet6.htm
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: Look familiar? For some unexplained reason, the Long-eared Owls have not been as plentiful at Killdeer Plains this winter. Perhaps too many birders going to see them have placed a lot of stress on them? Did you see any when you were there?
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: Cheers.
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: Vince Lucas
: Naples
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Comments:	: Hi Vince, : : Very nice picture. Yes, I did see a few Long-eared Owls last year, as well as a Northern Saw-whet... I believe it was February when I went. Given the apparent popularity of the place for owling, I would not be surprised that the Long-eared Owls in particular are being disturbed. But it's hard for me to guess whether it's disturbance or some other phenomenon causing the owls to winter/migrate elsewhere this year. : : : : : : : Hey Abby: : : : : When I used to live in northeast Ohio I used to bird Killdeer Plains WMA a lot. Go here to see a photo of a Northern Saw-whet Owl I took at Killdeer Plains WMA, Wyandot Co, Ohio, back in 1996 or so. : : : : http://www.owling.com/saw-whet6.htm : : : : Look familiar? For some unexplained reason, the Long-eared Owls have not been as plentiful at Killdeer Plains this winter. Perhaps too many birders going to see them have placed a lot of stress on them? Did you see any when you were there? : : : : Cheers. : : : : Vince Lucas : : Naples : : :
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