Hi. Just a follow-up to my last email regarding the Snowy Owls east of Casselman. A good indicator of Spring is that the 3 Snowy Owls that have become a regular fixture in the area the last several months appear to have left. For the past 2 - 3 months, 3 Snowy Owls had staked out territory at 3 spots along the block of farm fields borderd by Concession 20, Ste-Rose Road and Concession 19. The darkly barred, rather "friendly" Snowy Owl was last seen by a group of 5 people last Saturday. The whiter Snowy Owl, the one usually perched on Concession 20 near the corner of Ste-Rose Road was also seen the same day. Both owls were no longer seen on Sunday as reported by someone I know. The 3rd Snowy Owl, the one that hung out near the barn on Concession 19 was last seen by 3 people last Thursday and not seen since. I did spot one much whiter Snowy Owl along Concession 20 on Monday. I don't believe I have seen this owl previously.
There are a few lingering Horned Larks in the area, Red-winged Blackbirds of course, a few Kildeer and a Northern Harrier actively hunting. Thanks. W. H. www.pbase.com/golfpic Directions: From Ottawa, take Hwy 417 past Casselman and get off at exit 58. Turn left onto Cty Rd 8 until you come to Concession 20 Rd in the middle of the long curve. Turn right on Concession 20 Rd. You will find Concession 19 Rd just north of 20. _______________________________________________ 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
