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Birding Reports => Migration Movements => Topic started by: Axeman on November 20, 2018, 06:46:11 PM

Title: When Do We Expect Snowies?
Post by: Axeman on November 20, 2018, 06:46:11 PM

When do we expect snowies?

Title: Re: When Do We Expect Snowies?
Post by: Paul O'Toole on November 20, 2018, 07:09:54 PM

They have already arrived on Wolfe & Amherst Island's in our area.

Title: Re: When Do We Expect Snowies?
Post by: Dinusaur on November 22, 2018, 06:33:04 PM

I have even seen one in Colonel Sam Smith Park towards end of October - a few was reported lately seen in Tommy Thompson Park. They are here alright.

Title: Re: When Do We Expect Snowies?
Post by: Paul O'Toole on November 22, 2018, 07:14:33 PM

I went to wolfe island this morning for about 2 hours and found a couple of snowies along with one northern harrier

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4863/46005025341_54e789405e_c.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4848/32134206008_70e211418b_c.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4835/31065646187_9661954736_c.jpg)

Title: Re: When Do We Expect Snowies?
Post by: Ally on November 22, 2018, 08:45:24 PM

What a treat! I meant for me, to see the great photos! I believe you must have enjoyed it as well. :D  :D

Title: Re: When Do We Expect Snowies?
Post by: Dinusaur on November 23, 2018, 07:01:36 PM

Oh that male Northern Harrier - an elusive bird that is not often seen. Aren't they called Grey Ghosts?

Title: Re: When Do We Expect Snowies?
Post by: Paul O'Toole on November 23, 2018, 07:05:55 PM

Yes, the males seem to hunt away from urban areas and often fly very low and fast when hunting. I managed to hop out of the car as it went by.