Hello, This afternoon I went to Clyde Woods in Ottawa to try and relocate the Northern Saw-whet Owl that I had found on the Ottawa CBC. While doing a slow search of the woods I discovered a Long-eared Owl (rare in Ottawa in the winter) fairly high up in a cedar tree. Several branches above the owls head was an American Robin calling rather vociferously. The owl ignored it. After a good hour of thorough searching I located the saw-whet owl in a cedar in the thickest thorniest part of the woods.
Directions to Clyde Woods. From the 417 in Ottawa exit Maitland south. Maitland south to Glenmount. East on Glenmount and take the first left Castlehill. Castlehill to Clyde and park adjacent to the woods. The saw-whet has been difficult to find on both occasions and will likely require a meticulous search. Chris Traynor 26 Crofton Road Ottawa, On K2G0N3 721-9197 chris traynor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
