Has anyone seen snows recently
Re: Northern Pygmy Owls
I attended a very helpful, informative lecture by Robert Miller (Intermountain Bird Observatory) last fall on owl diversity and conservation in Idaho. He discussed the overwhelming invasion by Barred Owls in our state, and what is being done to eliminate that problem. I think it’s quite possible, Rich, that it’s the cause of the problem you mentioned.
But I’m still hopeful some Pygmy Owls will be seen in previously known sites, and that info will be noted on the IBLE site.
Virginia
On Sat, Jan 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM Richard and Ann Rusnak via groups.io <rarusnak62=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
Re: Northern Pygmy Owls
All, Over the last several years I have seen and heard calls of NOPO’s at our place in the hills just NE of Cascade. Until about 2 springs ago, and it seems their presence is now nil. The reliable habitat where I’ve encountered them over the years is near or upon prominent boulder outcrops, atop elevated topography. Sadly they seem absent for now, I will keep an eye and ear out for them, especially this coming spring. The nest box I placed there while they were actively present, near one of the boulder outcrops has not been used. I did document these sightings on eBird.
Keeping my fingers crossed this spring, for more activity?
Could their recent absence be due to the barred owl that seems to have recently taken up residence there, or the great horned I have documented there for 10+ years?
Cheers, Rich Rusnak
Re: Northern Pygmy Owls
Has anyone seen Northern Pygmy Owls at a location in southwest Idaho recently?
Re: Northern Pygmy Owls
Northern Pygmy Owls
Has anyone noticed an increase in the number of Northern Pygmy Owls this month? I was doing the Sandpoint North January raptor survey and saw 3, miles apart from each other. I rarely see one annually so three was quite the surprise.
Linda Lamb
Priest River, ID
Re: Homedale West Raptor Route from Dec. 22, 2024.
Hi Cheryl,
Very glad to hear the results of your survey, nice numbers and species diversity! I appreciate you generating enthusiasm for others to report their findings, a few have responded so far. It is a great way to share experiences amongst the volunteer group and a nice way to advertise the project, might help with me recruiting volunteers in the future :). Thank you Cheryl 🙂
Jeff
Re: Bird
Read my new id.points
Re: Homedale West Raptor Route from Dec. 22, 2024.
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PRFA |
PEFA |
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Re: Homedale West Raptor Route from Dec. 22, 2024.
I have new Plymouth/fruitland. I had 47 red-tails, about forty five kestrdls, five harriers and a sharpie in December.
Dean
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