amherst trip.

[denis]

probably has to do with the number of owls,in correlation,with the mice,vole numbers.i,m sure someone will know for sure.
denis

[JTF]

Most birds migrate on a regular basis and more or less follow a regular route.  However, a number of species which inhabit and spend most of their lives in the tundra or boreal forest in North America irrupt out of their normal wintering grounds every few years.  The Boreal Owl moved south last year in vast numbers which is seems to do every 4 years. Seeing one this year is out of its "Irruption". The irruptions tend to follow food cycles as well, so with owls voles often dictate these movements.

[Murray]

Meant to say white beak originally. I'm jealous, I missed out on the boreal last year.
I guess Amherst is gonna get real busy now!!!!

[denis]

thanks for all that interesting information paul.i,m kinda wishing now,that i would of kept it quiet somewhat.owl woods is gonna be like a boxing day sale at walmart,for the next little while!
denis

[JTF]

Last year it got crazy over there but most people are good about being quiet etc, theres always a couple of nuts "so to speak" that get carried away. Hard to control that, most non regulars get lost over there anyway even in that small area.

[Niloc]

Awsome work Denis good for you...I plan to make a trip out there soon too seems like the place to be for owls!

[ravynne40]

Thanks for the information Paul.  There is so much to learn, not just about owls but wildlife in general

[MEGHAN]

Denis,
Congrats on a great find and some great pictures.
Meghan

[denis]

thanks meghan
great having the bird experts on here to identify these species which are new to me.
denis