As expected there has been some interest in the report of the barn owl. Unfortunately there aren't a lot of details to provide. In every case that I am aware of, the bird has been seen after dark, flying along one of the concession roads or occasionally crossing the road and seen in the headlights of a vehicle. Any of the roads east or south of the NWA for several kilometres are possibilities. Admittedly the ones to the south have a few more sightings, but that is probably because those areas have been driven more frequently. In this area, one road side looks like all the rest. The chances of seeing this endangered bird are slim, at best. Those who have ventured out over the years have had a frustratingly low success rate. If any of you do go looking for it, bear in mind it is an endangered species and should not be approached or harassed at all. Be satisfied with a brief glimpse. It is all private property in this area, except for the NWA. Structures where the bird may be roosting are few and far between. Many have been checked out, with landowner permission, but as yet we do not know where it is roosting. Allen Woodliffe _________________________________________________________________ Read what Santa`s been up to! For all the latest, visit asksantaclaus.spaces.live.com! http://asksantaclaus.spaces.live.com/_______________________________________________ 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
