[obol] Re: (Great Horned Owl) Washington County rarities during "Big Day"
- From: Russ Namitz <namitzr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: OBOL Freelist <obol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 10:00:47 -0700
Joe & Greg~
Congratulations on your county Big Day success. It sounds like you had a fun
day. Although plentiful in numbers, I don't think a GREAT HORNED OWL (GHOW) is
a big miss during May. Unless one flies across the road, is silently perched
at dusk or is near a known nest, these birds are not actively calling or
responding during this time of year. During 6 years of "Big Day" NAMC counting
in Coos Bay, we recorded a GHOW twice and both were silent. I had this species
nesting in my neighborhood every year and we still couldn't pull one out!!
For my summer employment, I have been surveying ("hooting") for Spotted Owls
since mid-April and have yet to record a GHOW this season. My point is don't
feel too bad. :)
Good birding,Russ NamitzMedford, OR
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