Hello All The Long-eared Owls were still present this morning - I counted 10 along the dike across from address marker 1611 on Concession E. Fewer birds were seen than on the weekend, but some of the reports that I have heard suggestions that there have been many other birds of prey in the area (Rough-legged Hawks, Harriers and Bald Eagles), so some of the owls may have sought refuge in the more dense vegetation on the park side of the dike. On the weekend, I had another couple of Hermit Thrushes in the park (at West Beach and White Pine) and had three White-breasted Nuthatches at the park gate this morning when changing the information board. I will keep you up to date on the owls as we approach the weekend, in case anyone is planning to head this way. I received an interesting email from a fellow in Ohio who told my that his roost of 15 Long-eared Owls disappeared a couple of days before ours arrived... Good Birding! Sarah Sarah Rupert Sr. Park Interpreter/Education Coordinator Point Pelee National Park of Canada Leamington, Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] [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.
