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Title: Snowy not at Col Sam this morning
Post by: lovemypt on January 19, 2012, 11:03:59 AM

Hi

Just a quick note to say no Snowy owl at Col Sam this morning, but sure strong winds along shoreline, not much else moving as weather front is approaching

I didn't check everywhere, just at marina and on few points along south shore where rock piles may be more suitable...the dredging work in marina area will probably keep it away on weekdays as too much activity, but maybe it will return for the weekends..

Title: Re: Snowy not at Col Sam this morning
Post by: Reuven_M on January 19, 2012, 01:32:21 PM

I think they've been known to sit on the big building to the west in the past

Title: Re: Snowy not at Col Sam this morning
Post by: mr.sharp-photo on January 19, 2012, 06:08:33 PM

Quote from: "lovemypt"

Hi

Just a quick note to say no Snowy owl at Col Sam this morning, but sure strong winds along shoreline, not much else moving as weather front is approaching

I didn't check everywhere, just at marina and on few points along south shore where rock piles may be more suitable...the dredging work in marina area will probably keep it away on weekdays as too much activity, but maybe it will return for the weekends..

..just in time for the off-leash dogs to chase it away.

Title: Re: Snowy not at Col Sam this morning
Post by: Brian Bailey on January 20, 2012, 12:56:56 PM

The docks are the most reliable spot, but they can be virtually anywhere:  even on top of the smoke stack at the Power House (yes, I've seen the photo).  The shoreline rocks are worth a careful scan.  They can be virtually invisible there.

BB

Title: Re: Snowy not at Col Sam this morning
Post by: Rob'in'To on January 22, 2012, 04:50:10 PM

I saw the Snowy Wednesday morning on the docks.  A crew started working there that day and by the afternoon had flushed her off and away.  Dave was there Thursday.  I went for a walk again on Friday and no sightings either day.  Some friends were there Friday after me and had no luck either.  If she is still around, she's got a great hideout.

There was a lot of off-leash dogs on Friday morning.  Rather disappointing since there is an area made for them; but I guess it's not suiting for the dog owners.  I will stop here before I start on a rant.   :x

Title: Re: Snowy not at Col Sam this morning
Post by: Brian Bailey on January 22, 2012, 08:53:18 PM

I was there today & yesterday in the afternoon.  No owl, shrike, or anything else out of the ordinary.

There are still 3 coots on the east side.

BB

Title: Re: Snowy not at Col Sam this morning
Post by: Rob'in'To on January 23, 2012, 07:59:51 AM

Mr. Shrike was eying me up last Wednesday while I was watching the Snowy.  I had this feeling eyes were upon me behind me and I got this before he flew off after we made eye contact.

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk187/lilevl13/sam2-1.jpg)