Attached are some Long-eared Owl pics (taken at safe distance) from Bob's
find detailed below. Thanks.
http://www.pbase.com/wcbirding/image/75203680
Mark L Hoffman
Sykesville, MD
-----Original Message-----
From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Bob Ringler
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 7:30 PM
To:
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Carroll Co. Birds 3/4/07
I had a brief trip to Morgan Run NEA this morning, shortened by
circumstances. My first Killdeer of the spring was one that flew over
calling. I saw at about four Fox Sparrows, at least one singing. I'm sure
there were more. While scanning through a thicket looking for more I saw two
ear tufts. They were attached to a Long-eared Owl. A few seconds later I
spotted another nearby. I managed to get at least a dozen Carroll County
people to see the birds. I doubt they will be present tomorrow but I will
check in the morning. They were in a fairly exposed area visible from a
trail and there were dog trials going on in addition to the usual hikers and
horseback riders.
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Bob Ringler
Eldersburg MD
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