Amherst Island Outing 27 Dec 10

[newfoundlander61]

Owl population is very low this year. Only managed to find two total. It was darn cold and windy today, but still managed a nice outing.

Northern Saw-whet Owl tucked away in a fir tree in owl woods



Snowy owl taking shelter from the wind and maybe just resting on the Kingston Field Naturalist property

[mr.sharp-photo]

its a shame to say it, but after the last few years, maybe its best that Amhurst has a quiet year and, possibly, fewer visitors.

nice pics tho

[newfoundlander61]

True, I have not been over there in a while myself.

[denis]

nice shots paul,and i agree.
the place needs a very deserved rest from us humans.

[Kin Lau]

Owl population is very low this year. Only managed to find two total. It was darn cold and windy today, but still managed a nice outing.

Northern Saw-whet Owl tucked away in a fir tree in owl woods

Was that you that my wife and I met?  We're the Chinese couple.

Other than lots of Roughies, Red-Tails and Harriers, we got a nice Red-Bellied WP by the feeders.

[RKD]

I was at Amherst a couple weeks ago and didn't find a single owl as was the case with everyone else we talked to that day.

[newfoundlander61]

Yes Kin, I hope I didn't startle your wife when I came up behind you.

[Kin Lau]

Yes Kin, I hope I didn't startle your wife when I came up behind you.

It was nice to meet you. Thanks for the tip on the sawwhet.

[steven rose]

Lots of voles there this year, thus lots of Hawks but as you say not many owls.
Steve R