[wisb] Short-eared owls at Bender Park (Oak Creek)
- From: Betsyacorn@xxxxxxx
- To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, flores.david84@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 11:08:02 EST
I ran into David Flores at the south end of Bender Park (accessed via
Oakwood Drive entry) last night at dusk, and he happily reported seeing two
hunting Short-eared Owls close to the bluff over the lakefront. Walking east
we refound one individual scouring the landscape from atop a short hawthorn
tree in the meadow. We counted two SEOWs for the 12/18 CBC, one at Bender
and the other 3+ miles north at Grant Park, an individual not seen since.
So, perhaps Milwaukee County Parks, and its critically important dedicated
open space, has successfully played matchmaker in bringing these two
together? Fortunately, as Bernie mentioned about Lakeshore State Park
yesterday,
these lakefront areas were so scoured by the winds near the bluffs, that
there is still open ground vegetation for easier predation by these owls.
But, it's a good idea to use snowshoes for easier access if you go looking.
We were there between 5-5:30, but I suspect even the owls might be planted
in front of a screen at that hour tonight.
Betsy Abert, So. Mke, SE Mke Co.
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