We found a single SHORT-EARED OWL tonight at our spot NE of Winchester. It's
the same area where we had a high of 10 last year. There may be more out there,
but it was just too dark to see.
As was the case last year, I have permission for only myself to visit this
property (and that was almost refused this year as it will be developed soon),
so unfortunately, I can't relate where it is. At any rate, we'll watch for more
birds as often as we can. BTW, this is an early date for us, as last year, our
first ones were not seen until New Years Day.
Also in the area, we saw a single N. HARRIER as well as a very close flyby of a
MERLIN. No sign of any Rough-legged - yet.
Jon & BJ Little
Winchester