[Ontbirds]Ottawa - Few Spring birds and Snowy Owl update

[Ott User]

Hi.  

Just a follow-up to my last email regarding the Snowy Owls east of Casselman.  A good indicator of Spring is that the 3 Snowy Owls that have become a regular fixture in the area the last several months appear to have left.  For the past 2 - 3 months, 3 Snowy Owls had staked out territory at 3 spots along the block of farm fields borderd by Concession 20, Ste-Rose Road and Concession 19.  The darkly barred, rather "friendly" Snowy Owl was last seen by a group of 5 people last Saturday.  The whiter Snowy Owl, the one usually perched on Concession 20 near the corner of Ste-Rose Road was also seen the same day.  Both owls were no longer seen on Sunday as reported by someone I know.  The 3rd Snowy Owl, the one that hung out near the barn on Concession 19 was last seen by 3 people last Thursday and not seen since.  I did spot one much whiter Snowy Owl along Concession 20 on Monday.  I don't believe I have seen this owl previously.  

There are a few lingering Horned Larks in the area, Red-winged Blackbirds of course, a few Kildeer and a Northern Harrier actively hunting.  Thanks.  






W. H.  
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Directions:  From Ottawa, take Hwy 417 past Casselman and get off at exit 58.  Turn left onto Cty Rd 8 
until you come to Concession 20 Rd in the middle of the long 
curve. Turn right on Concession 20 Rd. You will find Concession 19 Rd 
just north of 20.