The Gyrfalcon was last seen at the Lafleche landfill, north of Moose Creek, at
approximately 4:45pm. We arrived late in the day, around 4pm, and at that time
it was perched on a hydro pole on the landfill grounds. We were able to get
fantastic view through a scope although it was possible to view it nicely with
binoculars. We gave little thought to driving right by a heavily barred Snowy
Owl sitting in a nearby field in order to see the it. We didn't guess at the
standoff we were going to witness between the two right before dusk. The
Gyrfalcon left the hydro pole and headed straight for the Snowy making one
unsuccessful swoop at it before flying SE away from the landfill. What an
incredible moment to witness!
Good luck for those going to look for it.
Gillian Shields and Carlos Barbery
Directions:
>From Ottawa, take the 417 east past Casselman and turn right at Highway 138
>(exit 58). Proceed south to Lafleche Road and turn right. Lafleche landfill
>is at the end of this road and as previously mentioned, the public is not
>allowed past the main gate.
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