Many more snowy owls have been described on NW Whidbey Island the past =
few days. I will send the precise locations to Kelly Cassidy.
Bob Merrick observed some interesting behavior this afternoon which he =
asked that I pass on to the Tweeters. Between 3 and 4 PM he was =
observing the snowy owl at the E end of Keystone Spit, Fort Casey State =
Park. (There is another snowy owl at the W end of the spit.) The owl =
was down among the driftwood logs looking about, but otherwise inactive. =
There was a rough-legged hawk and there were several harriers flying =
over and about it, but the snowy owl showed no interest. Then 2 =
short-eared owls approached from the N. When they were about 200 meters =
away the snowy hopped up to the tallest perch and mantled (partially =
unfolded it's wings, stretched tall, and leaned forward). The =
short-eared owls beat a hasty retreat.=20
Interesting behavior!
Bill Applegate
Oak Harbor
applgate at whidbey.net