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Boreal Owl (10)

Aegolius funereus

BrianMorin

Canada (Québec)

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Details: adult, outside normal range

Gatineau - This was my second trip to see this northern species and it turned out better than my previous visit. The bird showed better this time.

Date uploaded: Mar 10

Comments (4):
Chris: A real treat to see knowing it is one of the most difficult species in North America to find.
BrianMorin: Absolutely. It is even a real challenge on its breeding territory. We got lucky with this one.

Boreal Owl (10)

Aegolius funereus

BrianMorin

Canada (Québec)

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Date taken: Jan 28 2023

Details: adult, outside normal range

Gatineau - This bird had been around for a week but hadn't been seen since Monday. I got word this morning that it had been found again so I headed up and was rewarded for my effort along with others. Shooting conditions were tough. The light was poor and finding a hole to shoot through to avoid branches was very challenging. The bird rarely had its eyes open and when it did they were heavily shaded. It wasn't interested in people, passing dogs or Chickadees. That's what it's like when you've recently downed a meadow vole.

Date uploaded: Jan 29

Comments (8):
Chris: Fabulous to see and such a good result. They can be so difficult to find, and as you say even once found, the conditions are usually very tricky.
BrianMorin: Correct on all points. That's why we seldom see one.