[wisb] Re: owling query
- From: "jeff trapp" <jefftrapp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <wsrohde@xxxxxxxxxxx>, <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:18:17 -0600
I liked the idea of the book "How to Spot an Owl" until I looked it up on
Amazon. $290.00!
Jeff Trapp Madison WI
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From: "Wayne & Susie" <wsrohde@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:03 AM
Subject: [wisb] Re: owling query
> 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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