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Index of Subjects It's wonderful to hear an update on Bernard's resident barred owls. I miss hearing/seeing barred owls, which seem to be far fewer following last year's harsh snow conditions. The nights were much more silent last year in Keji, and this seems to have carried over to this year. We'll see what the nocturnal owl surveys reveal. I suppose we must accept that this is the ebb and flow of nature and population dynamics, but it is difficult when we see all the additional stressors placed on this species and many others from the rampant and unprecedented removal of forests, and removal of forest-dwelling 'prey' and nest cavities that are not even factored in to the clearcutting impacts. On a happier note, the air was alive with song sparrows on my arrival home from work today, with one robin in full song (rather than calling), and joined by red-winged blackbirds. Male catkins of alder, some extended and shedding small amounts of pollen already. Wood frogs should be calling here and there, but I haven't heard them yet. Anyone else? Donna -----Original Message----- From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] On Behalf Of Judy Sent: March-16-16 9:33 PM To: NatureNS Subject: [NatureNS] Barred Owl on the Ridge Bernard Forsythe reported that the female Barred Owl on his Wolfville Ridge property, laid her first egg today, Mar 16. He says this is not the earliest laying-date he has recorded among his owls. The earliest was Mar 13. Cheers, Judy Tufts >>>>>>>>> Judy Tufts Wolfville NS <<<<<<<<<
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