[wisb] Great Gray Owl - Mauston Juneau Co today, a few images....

From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber@xxxxxxxxx>
To: wisbirdn <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:26:49 -0600

Hi all,


I decided to make run up to Mauston in Juneau Co in hopes to see the Great
Gray Owl that was just reported. I came across Cynthia B and Dan after I
arrived to the general area it was reported. We split up for about 45
minutes or so before one in Dans group located the Great Gray Owl. We
regrouped and watched the owl for the next few hours. It pretty much spent
the time we watched it listening for I would assume voles under the snow
from trees above. It did capture a vole at one point and had it eaten in
just minutes. Another cool moment we observed was when the owl took flight
off a tree limb about 20 feet off the ground. It did a vertical drop, and
just floated slowly straight down to the ground. It had no wing action, but
the wings were out and it was headed directly into the wind. We all just
said wow! A new life bird for me, it made the day! Thanks to the first
poster of the owl.



I did get a few images to share, if you care to view them, use the link
below.



https://picasaweb.google.com/109038919513758014473/GreatGrayOwlMaustonWI2272013



Thanks and good birding!



Jim Edlhuber

Town of Genesee, Waukesha Co

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[wisb] Great Gray Owl - Mauston Juneau Co today, a few images....

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