[wisb] Re: owling query
- From: "Wayne & Susie" <wsrohde@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <dkkearns@xxxxxxxxxx>, <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:03:57 -0600
Part 2: A (slightly) more serious response to Kevin's question:
I'd recommend the following:
1) Pick up a copy of Sutton & Sutton's "How to Spot an Owl." It's a great
little guide to owls and owling, with good suggestions about the latter.
2) Get to the right habitat, at the right time.
3) Either play recordings of owls or imitate their vocalizations yourself.
4) The above vocalizations should be done in the correct sequence, so as to
not (for example) bring in smaller owls, followed by larger owls which may
prey upon the smaller ones.
5) Don't overdo it, and don't put rare species (e.g., Long-ears) at risk.
And if all else fails...
6) Kidnap Eric Howe. Take him along on your owling outing. Some think his
owl vocalizations are superior to the real thing. Many have been fooled.
(Just ask the owls.)
Wayne Rohde
Walworth, WI
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