We saw 11 atop the large woodpile (probably about 40 feet long, I am 
estimating) today, with one in a nearby tree.  Someone did count 20 some all 
told.  Fascinating.

>From: Joe McDaniel <>
>Reply-To: Maryland Birds & Birding <>
>To: 
>Subject: [MDOSPREY] Short-eared Owls
>Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 15:40:25 -0500
>
>We went up to Pennsylvania to see the short-eared owls reported last week. 
>Much easier to see than the apparently gone Lapwing (which we took a pass 
>to check for today, too). The owls are incredible -- we have only seen one 
>out on Hart-Miller Island and here were about 20 or so out flying around, 
>hunting, and roosting in broad daylight.
>
>Joe & Carol McDaniel
>Monrovia, MD