Today we observed for most of the afternoon a single short eared owl, sitting along the fence line on the north side of Con 6, across from the "Raptor Rehabilitation" sign. We hung around for quite awhile and were well rewarded with the owls in flight - they(12 to 20) came out from the south of the road and made their way to the north side of Con 6. To observe their flight patterns was amazing, they soar quite well, and then when they start to flap they dip at bit, similar to that of a bat in flight. I also observed the wing beats, slow and steady, with the wings kind of floppy on profile. To draw a comparison, they look like a slow flying very large chimney swift. I've been waiting for an opportunity to see these wonderful creatures in flight!
Dan and Sue Suess Safe Birding >From Toronto QEW towards to Hamilton - turn onto Highway 20 (Centennial Exit #88), proceed to #56 (#20 turns into #56), turn right onto Highway #3, left unto Indian Line Road, turn right onto Fisherville Road, turn right (west) onto Con 6 and travel 1.1 Km to the Raptor Rehab sigh. >From Niagara - QEW towards Toronto, but turn onto Highway 20 (Centennial) and follow the directions above.
