> Date: Sat, 30 Dec 1995 01:38:20 -0500
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> From: JohnRoby at aol.com
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> I had a good day touring the Skagit Flats last Tuesday, missed seeing the
> Gyrfalcon but had great views of a Northern Shrike, Marsh Wrens and a
> beautiful Rough-Legged Hawk at Big Ditch. After I returned I saw the post
> regarding the Gyrfalcon just north of Mount Vernon, the road that it was seen
> on is not named in my Skagit County map. I also did not see any Short-Eared
> Owls up there, any tips on locations or spotting techniques for this species?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jack Stephens

My wife and I saw 6 short-eared owls Wednesday afternoon (~3:00) on Fir Island
at the end of Rawlins Rd. Lots of hunting, perching, and even talking amongst
themselves.

Dean dean at amc.com