On Sunday afternoon (Dec. 9) we saw a dark barred Snowy Owl at various locations on Larose and the 19th Concession east of Casselman. On Larose, south of Concession 20, we saw 8 Gray Partridges, many Snow Buntings, 10-12 Horned Larks, 1 Lapland Longspur and a dark barred Snowy Owl. On Larose north of Concession 18 we saw 15-20 Common Redpolls and many more Snow Buntings. We saw what we think was the same Snowy Owl on Concession 19 west of Larose and on Larose north of Concession 19.
Beth and Don Wigle Directions (courtesy Jacques Bouvier): From Hwy 417 east of Casselman take exit 58 and proceed north on Cty Rd 8 for about 1 km until you come to Concession 20 Rd in the middle of the long curve. Turn right (east) on Concession 20 Rd. and continue until you come to Ste-Rose Road. As in other years the first Snowies tend to move around a lot so it is recommended to travel along the neighbouring concession roads to increase your chances of seeing one. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
