Hi Ontbirders:
The Northern Hawk Owl was seen from 2pm until at least 4pm. I wasn't paying
much attention to the owl after 4pm. It spent the majority of its time on the
east side of the road. It flew to a number of perches including right
alongside the road. I saw it fly down in search of prey a number of times,
mostly coming up empty-handed. A Hairy Woodpecker flew over to harass the owl
and this made the owl fly to another perch. The woodpecker followed but soon
flew away. Late in the day, I saw approximately 18 wild turkeys in the fields
along Earle Armstrong Road just off Bowesville. Happy birding.
If you go.
Bowesville is a narrow two lane road (one lane each way) with a bicycle lane on
either side. Right next to the bicycle lane is a narrow 1/4 shoulder that
slopes down gradually but steeply. Traffic can be very fast moving along this
stretch of Bowesville. There is a spot to pull off the road but it's only wide
enough for a few cars.
Northern Hawk Owl photo showing its tail feathers.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/147236042/original
Northern Hawk Owl on top of a birch snag.
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/image/147236044/original
W. Hum
http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/some_recent_shots
Directions:
Courtesy of Kevin Hannah: Directions - from Hunt Club Rd, drive south on
Riverside Dr. until it turns into Limebank Rd. Turn east on Leitrim Rd. until
you come to Bowesville Rd (on right, immediately after passing the airport on
left). Turn south on Bowesville Rd, driving approximately 700-800 m south.
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