The Snowy Owl that was originally reported in Bracebridge on Dec. 17 was
seen again this morning (Jan. 3) by Bob Burt and myself. It has become a
bit tougher to locate though since it frequently sits in the snow-covered
field next to Robert Dollar Dr. instead of its old favourite, the hydro pole
near Bracebridge Yahama. There was a Northern Hawk Owl reported at same
location (behind Rich Hill Candles) by Richard Doucette on Jan. 1 and
although it was seen again on the 2nd, we couldn't find it today.
We also found 2 Great Gray Owls this morning in the fields near the
Bracebridge Alcan plant. First owl was on west side of Muskoka Beach Rd.
near abandoned brick house across from #2006. Then just a short drive ahead,
the second owl was in poplars just west of the D snowmobile trail visible
from the Alcan shipping/receiving driveway.
Great Gray directions: From Hwy. 11 take Hwy. 118 W (Eccelstone Dr.)
Bracebridge exit. Turn left onto Muskoka Beach Rd., just after you drive
under the railway overpass.
Snowy directions: From Hwy. 11 take Hwy. 118 W (Eccelstone Dr.) Bracebridge
exit. Turn left onto Robert Dollar Dr. at Leons Furniture.
Check for further updates on the Muskoka Bird Board:
http://b3.boards2go.com/boards/board.cgi?&user=MuskokaBirdBoard
Barbara Taylor
Bracebridge, ON
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