Hi Ontbirders:
The number of Barred Owls mentioned in Fred
Helleiner's latest report warranted a visit to Presqu'ile Provincial Park
this weekend. And I was not disappointed. Without much effort, I was able
to find 6 Barred Owls on Sunday. One alert Barred Owl was perched on an
open perch along the Jobe woods trail. The best was saved for the end of
day as a rather tame Barred Owl perched seemingly oblivious to the many
admirers below it. The owl flew from perch to perch a number of times.
This is the most number of Barred Owls I have seen in one location. Happy
birding.
One of the many Barred Owls.
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W. Hum
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Directions and notes from Fred Helleiner's email:
"To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton.
Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid
that is available at the Park gate. Visitors to Gull Island not using a
boat should be prepared to wade through ankle-deep water that sometimes
has waves that reach the shins. It should also be noted that, because
duck hunting is given priority on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and
Saturdays, Gull Island, High Bluff Island, Owen Point, and part of the
calf pasture are not available for bird-watching on those days until
December 20. Birders are encouraged to record their observations on the
bird sightings board provided near the campground office by The Friends
of Presqu'ile Park and to fill out a rare bird report for species not
listed there."
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