Well, nesting in large old trees with the centers rotted out into cavities does have its downside. It's an old story. This particular nest tree has actually been used for only a few years. I believe the one before that lasted over 10 years.
I hope the pair again nests in a cavity that affords a view, and that we find it and share the information. Many a Spring Field Ornithology student has been absolutely thrilled by looking at the nest through a spotting scope. And despite the throngs of admirers, the owls have been successful pretty much every year. An educational tool like that, with no harm coming to the birds, is worth its weight in gold. Kevin Kevin J. McGowan Ithaca, NY k...@cornell.edu -----Original Message----- From: bounce-38081740-3493...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-38081740-3493...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Suan Yong Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 2:16 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Renwick owl tree is down I don't recall anyone reporting this, but I was surprised to find that the owl tree in Renwick woods is down. You can follow the trunk to a cavity (possibly the nest hole) now a sorry looking flooded basin. Before making this sad discovery, upon entering the woods from the north, I was surprised to see a/"the" great horned owl fly past to land on a perch 20 feet away, stare at me, then take off before I can get my camera. Presumably or hopefully it has or will have found a new home; but will we/should we find it? Suan -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ -- -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
