This is almost an annual problem that is frankly not cut and dry.
However I have received a number of emails expressing concerns over
the state of wintering Long-eared Owls at the Owl Woods on Amherst Island.
Please use extreme care and respect when viewing or photographing these
birds. They are extremely sensitive and easily flushed. In the opinion
of some observers these birds are now being disturbed 'continuously'
throughout the week. When disturbed they get noticed by mobbing
songbirds as well as predators. In previous years this localized
population has been decimated by Northern Goshawk who likely stumbled
upon the owls as a result of human (birder) interaction.
This problem is not unique to Amherst, Long-eared Owls winter across the
region and could be subjects of harassment in other locations. It's just
that Owl Woods has the notoriety and gets more visitors than other places.
Owl Woods at Amherst Island is a precious yet fragile birding gem.
Please use common sense and discretion wherever you view these birds. If
the Owls flush, stop harassing them and leave the woods promptly.
--
Mark Cranford
ONTBIRDS Coordinator
Mississauga, Ont.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Gray Partridges, Ottawa area
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Today at 3.30 pm I refound the Gray Partridges that had been previously reported from Garvin Rd in the western part of the Ottawa area.
At least 3 birds were in the stubble of the cornfield about 150 feet north of the road.
The birds were buried in the snow next to a row of corn stubble and difficult to see.
Garvin Rd is west of Shea Rd and just approx 1 km north of the village of Richmond
Ottawa weather. COLD -WINDY
Good birding
Michael Tate
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Subject: [Ontbirds]More on Gray Partridges near Ottawa
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Many thanks to Michael Tate who showed me where to find the Gray Partridges.
I took several pictures and one shows 7 rusty-coloured heads just above the
snow. See Michael's note for directions.
Don Wigle
Ottawa
