Also, keep your ears/eyes open -- it was about this time of year couple of years ago we had a Saw-whet in our yard all day, first located by the little bunch of Chickadees, Nuthatches and Tits mobbing it. Several birders (and our neighbors) enjoyed it -- it flew off at dusk.

Gail Mackiernan
Colesville, MD

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From: Bob Ringler <>
>    Record numbers of Saw-whet Owls are being banded to the north this fall. Here 
> is a recent message as an example. Check with your local owl banders to see if 
> they need help. Remember, it's night work.
> 
> --
> Bob Ringler 
> Eldersburg MD 
> 
>