Thanks for the directions.
We got to see the Snowy Owl thanks to another birder
that brought a spotting scope. Snowy Owl was still
there as of this afternoon.

Chris
--- Marv Breece <mbreece at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Yesterday I posted to Tweeters a sighting of a Snowy
> Owl at Big Ditch in
> Snohomish County.
>
> Here are directions to Big Ditch, partially
> plagiarized from page 189 of A
> Birder's Guide to Washington. (This fabulous book
> would make a great
> Christmas gift!!)
>
> >From SR532 on the west side of Stanwood turn north
> on 102nd Ave NW.
>
> In 2.4 miles just before crossing the RR tracks,
> turn left (west) onto a
> long, straight, dirt road. Park in the lot and walk
> along the dike going
> right (north). (WDFW sticker is required.)
>
> Your odds for success may be increased by scoping
> the driftwood early and
> frequently, since sometimes the owls at this
> location can be viewed only
> from one angle. I spotted the bird yesterday from a
> distance, but could
> not find it again until I had walked much further.
> Vegetation and
> driftwood hide the owls.
>
> Marv Breece
> Seattle, WA
>
>
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