[Ontbirds] Ottawa, Snowy Owl, Gray Partridges, Lapland Longspur, other

[Don Wigle]

On Sunday afternoon (Dec. 9) we saw a dark barred Snowy Owl at various
locations on Larose and the 19th Concession east of Casselman.  On Larose,
south of Concession 20, we saw 8 Gray Partridges, many Snow Buntings, 10-12
Horned Larks, 1 Lapland Longspur and a dark barred Snowy Owl.  On Larose
north of Concession 18 we saw 15-20 Common Redpolls and many more Snow
Buntings.  We saw what we think was the same Snowy Owl on Concession 19 west
of Larose and on Larose north of Concession 19.

 

Beth and Don Wigle

 

Directions (courtesy Jacques Bouvier): From Hwy 417 east of Casselman take
exit 58 and proceed north on Cty Rd 8 for about 1 km until you come to
Concession 20 Rd in the middle of the long curve.  Turn right (east) on
Concession 20 Rd. and continue until you come to Ste-Rose Road.  As in other
years the first Snowies tend to move around a lot so it is recommended to
travel along the neighbouring concession roads to increase your chances of
seeing one.