Snowy Owl
About a month ago, I posted a story about Snowy Owl on Wolfe Island. On the weekend I visited Amherst Island, just upriver from Wolfe Island, and a place that is internationally famous for wintering owls.
While driving about the island, we were privileged to see 6 Snowy Owl, a magnificent bird. We were also able to locate three other owl species: Northern Saw-Whet (about which more tomorrow), Short-eared ,and Long-eared Owls. I saw a Boreal Owl earlier this year, but no luck on this occasion.
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Great pictures Stiver.
Can you tell me wat the best time is to go to Amherst island.
Greetings
Hans Groen
The Netherlands
( At the moment in Afghanistan)
Comment by Hans Groen — January 20, 2009 @ 2:56 pm
Stunning shots!
Comment by Don Carrier — January 20, 2009 @ 6:47 pm
Hi Hans:
There is a hunting season where the Owl Woods is closed, and that is until about Dec.8-10 each year.
The access road is not maintained, and later in the winter it is not passable. The walk in is about 2km and usually very cold.
Therefore I think the best time is first week in December to mid January. Of course, the rest of the Island is still good for Snowy and Short-eared Owls.
Cheers, Harold
Comment by Harold — January 20, 2009 @ 7:24 pm
Thanks Don:
You’ve got some great looking owl images. I especially like the Barred Owl, a bird I’ve never had much luck with
Thanks again, Harold
Comment by Harold — January 20, 2009 @ 7:32 pm
It looks like you’ve got some amazing shots. It’s incredibly difficult for me to get great pictures of birds flying like that, you’ve done a great job.
Comment by Snowy — January 24, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
Thanks.
I see you are a fan of Snowies, they are one of my favorites as well.
Cheers, Harold
Comment by Harold — January 25, 2009 @ 5:33 pm