The short-eared owls near Taneytown were out and about yesterday evening.  We arrived around 4:30 and at that time there was one northern harrier (female) cruising the field.  There was also a fox sighted.  The first owl appeared at about 4:55 pm.  We saw at least 3 owls and possibly 4.  They flew, they perched, they vocalized and at one point there was a small confrontation between 2 of them.  Really pretty sunset to go along with the show.  They stayed near the high point ("the ridge") in the field, so they were pretty far away, but a decent view through binoculars and a great view through the scopes.  Too far for detailed photos but I managed an ok sunset silhouette, viewable at this link (you'll need to copy & paste):

 http://sarahanderson.smugmug.com/Recent/Recent-Additions-1/i-LLCGv8X/0/L/3008082-L.jpg


Sarah B. Anderson
Cabin John, Maryland

 

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