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February 23rd, 2015, 10:15 AM
#31
JBen SEOs are common Angus. The problem (right word?) is that they are really hard to find and see during the day. Most commonly you will only see them at dusk as they start to hunt.
I wonder if that is why it chose this clump of hay to stand in, and returned to it, thinking it was cover?
Originally Posted by
William Cody
They are not nearly as common as they used to be. A cut and paste from Bird Studies Canada.
Species of special Concern in Canada. Grasslands are one of the ecosystems that are the most at risk, and grassland bird populations have shown greater and more wide-spread declines than any other group of North American birds. Christmas Bird Count data shows a 3% annual decrease in the North American Short-eared Owl population, with the Canadian population suffering nearly a 25% decrease in the last decade alone.Short-eared Owls nest, rest, and feed in open areas such as fallow fields, hay fields, grasslands, airports, and meadows. Loss and degradation of these habitats are thought to be the major threat to Short-eared Owls.
Lots of that type of habitat around here, but there also seems to always be large hawks flying around. Would the hawks compete with the owls or feed on them?
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February 23rd, 2015 10:15 AM
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February 23rd, 2015, 02:03 PM
#32
"I wonder if that is why it chose this clump of hay to stand in, and returned to it, thinking it was cover?" quote Angus
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I think this continued -20+ weather in Southern Ont has to change some normal behaviours of birds and other animals. Makes identification of behaviour etc. skewed.
" We are more than our gender, skin color, class, sexuality or age; we are unlimited potential, and can not be defined by one label." quote A. Bartlett
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February 23rd, 2015, 02:24 PM
#33
This was posted on the weather network.today . the guy who took the picture said he pet it and it never opened it's eyes.
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February 23rd, 2015, 02:27 PM
#34
Originally Posted by
Hunter John
This was posted on the weather network.today . the guy who took the picture said he pet it and it never opened it's eyes.
Very Cool ! ( Pun intended ! ) Backs up what Sharon was saying about a possible change in behaviour?
Last edited by Angus; February 23rd, 2015 at 02:30 PM.
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February 23rd, 2015, 04:12 PM
#35
I'm finding dead sparrows here and there on my property ; never seen that before ............. and we feed the birds and rabbits.
" We are more than our gender, skin color, class, sexuality or age; we are unlimited potential, and can not be defined by one label." quote A. Bartlett
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February 23rd, 2015, 04:17 PM
#36
Originally Posted by
Sharon
I'm finding dead sparrows here and there on my property ; never seen that before ............. and we feed the birds and rabbits.
In tacked they froze or flew into a window, ripped apart cat or Raptor got them where is the closest water source for them to get a drink??
Last edited by Rodbender; February 23rd, 2015 at 04:33 PM.
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February 23rd, 2015, 06:11 PM
#37
No cats around here and we maintain a heated bird bath, but I hear what you are saying. Just too many of them dead though.
" We are more than our gender, skin color, class, sexuality or age; we are unlimited potential, and can not be defined by one label." quote A. Bartlett
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February 23rd, 2015, 06:24 PM
#38
Originally Posted by
Rodbender
In tacked they froze or flew into a window, ripped apart cat or Raptor got them where is the closest water source for them to get a drink??
I never though of that, there was a cattle trough about 15 yards away from where the owl was sitting.
The same one I had to thaw freakin twice today !!!! lol
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