Date: 2/6/19 4:59 am From: Christina Cole via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: Re: [CT Birds] Questionable Snowy
There’s been at least 3 that I’ve seen. We were under the assumption that we are all trying to be low key this year.
Christina Cole
> On Feb 5, 2019, at 9:37 PM, Justin Lawson via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote: > > There are and have been Snowy Owls this year in Connecticut. > > Justin Lawson > Southbridge, Massachusetts > https://ebird.org/profile/Mjk3MjE3 > > On Tue, Feb 5, 2019, 9:28 PM Monica Nichols via CTBirds < > <ctbirds...> wrote: > >> I had someone tell me at my job, CVS today that they just had a snowy at >> hammo. I’m questioning this report too bc there was no photographic proof >> or any evidence at all and it was someone who is not a birder. Honestly, I >> can’t believe reports like this. I find that I need proof in order to >> believe a bird like a snowy owl was seen. >> >> Monica Nichols >> Madison >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Feb 5, 2019, at 9:19 PM, Kevin M Doyle via CTBirds < >> <ctbirds...> wrote: >>> >>> Today while walking Stratford Point I ran into a fellow riding his bike. >> He asked if I've seen any big birds, not sure what he meant I mentioned >> that yesterday I observed a grey ghost perched in a tree adjacent to the >> parking lot and today perched in a tree at the entrance gate. Also a male >> Kestrel sitting on a pole near the parking lot also. >>> >>> He then asks me have I seen the snowy owl. I have been lead to believe >> the owls weren't in Connecticut this season. He proceeded to inform me that >> there has been a snowy owl at Russian Beach for the month of January which >> he's seen and photographed. He described where to look but I didn't bother. >>> >>> I believe I have to take his word and why would he make up a story. I >> mentioned how parking is tough along the beach but he told me where to park >> then walk. >>> >>> I know that keeping locations of owls is secretive since last year it >> really amounted to a zoo with people charging after the Long Beach owls. >>> >>> With no positive reports I'm wondering if this is just a tall tale. Any >> feedback would be appreciated. >>> >>> The common eiders were present today along with a nice selection of >> common loons feeding off the area near the benches. >>> >>> I was informed by another photographer I parked under the kestrel and >> never knew it. >>> >>> Hudson River follow up. Saturday was the day to see eagles on the ice. 2 >> fellow photographers went Sunday. They kind of struck out. Both on land and >> on the ice. They were informed that the vast majority of ice is now gone >> today. For anyone wanting to look into Eagle Fest I believe its Saturday >> February 9th. >>> >>> Kevin Doyle >>> New Milford >>> <Kevindoyle1969...> >>> >>> Sent from BlueMail >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association >> (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. >>> For subscription information visit >> http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) >> for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. >> For subscription information visit >> http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org >> > _______________________________________________ > This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. > For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org
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