RFI: Short-eared Owl
Geoff Graff (ggraff@erols.com)
Wed, 25 Mar 1998 21:30:24 -0500
Greg,
One of the best place to see Short-eared Owl this year is Elliott
Island Rd. in Fishing Bay WMA, south of Blackwater NWR. There have been
more than 2 dozens report of 4 Short-eared Owls along Elliott Island Rd.
this year. Be careful not to confuse with Rough-legged Hawk.
Rough-legged always can be seen over marshes. There is a small village
down at the end of the road is Elliot.
Out of state, in Delaware, another best area for Short-eared Owl is
at Port Mahon Rd. in Little Creek WMA, south of Bombay Hook. I seen them
several time at 6:00 to 6:15 am last month. When you see a second "road
closed sign" near the view of Delaware Bay, park in shoulder and walk
down the dirt path and look on left.
Good Luck
Kevin Graff
Baltimore, MD
ggraff@erols.com