Encouraged by the posting by Kathryn Mills on Friday I attempted to see and photograph short-eared owls at and near the Fisherville Raptor Reserve this afternoon. I saw at least one rough-legged hawk and a beautiful adult male northern harrier. The owls stayed well hidden in the trees around house #343. I arrived about 3:30 pm and the owls did not start hunting until 6:30 pm. Nice to see but too late for flight photography. I saw six, possibly seven birds.
There are many red-winged blackbirds, starlings, grackles, robins and a few horned larks in the area as well. The activity of the red-wings went on until sunset. The owls are moving out so act fast! Take Hwy 6 South of Hamilton to Hagersville. At the lights after Tim Hortons, turn left onto Road 20 (King Road). There is no sign saying this is Road 20 and very difficult to see and read the King Road signage. Turn right on 53, The owls are on Concession Road 6 between 53 and 12 just north of Fisherville. Coming from 53, the preserve is just past a dip in the road with a creek in it. The house where the owls roost is #343. Eleanor Kee Wellman "All Things Wild and Wonderful" Box 823, Bala, ON, P0C 1A0 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
