This is NOT a slam of Roy or Raymond but just a wish that in the future to
please be careful about posting detailed information about sensitive
species. This owl is near the road and already has a lot to deal with. We
know of owls that were killed and burrows destroyed (not illegal when the
burrow is not occupied for nesting - dumb right?) once their locations
became public. I know that Tweeters would not do such things, but remember
that Tweeters posts are public. I would advocate that a post be made that
says something more along the lines of "here's a great picture, for more
info contact me, tell me how you will not impact this bird". Hopefully this
just raises awareness and not hackles. We must be careful not to love this
species and others to death.

Nancy LaFramboise
Richland

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From: tweeters-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu
[mailto:tweeters-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Raymond
Parsons
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 1:19 AM
To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
Subject: [Tweeters] Burrowing Owl in Pasco - Photograph Included

Hi Tweeters -

[Re-sending with correct subject line.]

I want to thank Roy Myers for the information that he provided regarding the

Burrowing Owl in Pasco (original message subject: burrowing owls back in
Pasco,
dated: 26 Jan 2011).

I travelled to Pasco on Saturday and using the directions that Roy provided,

was able to locate the owl very quickly and was able to obtain a photograph.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/rparsons/5605002879/

Here are the original directions from Roy:

A burrowing owl was back at the location next to the on-ramp leading from
Pasco-Kahlotus Road to US Highway 12 west in Pasco, WA at 4:15 PM on
Saturday,
1/22/11. The bird was in the usual spot on the Hwy 12 side of the on ramp.

Photographers should note that this location is best visited early in the
morning when the sun is rising as light will be hitting the bird at the best

angle. If you aren't there within the first 2 - 3 hours of sunrise, you'll
have
some back lighting to deal with. Also, note that the owl tends to sit on the

wooden "T" post about 1/3 of the way down the ramp on the left hand side as
you
approach Hwy 12 going west from Pasco-Kahlotus Road.

Based on the date of Roy's original message, the owl has most likely
selected
this location as a permanent home for the summer and should be fairly
reliable
when it comes to viewing.

Thanks again Roy!

Raymond Parsons
Issaquah, WA
rayshome1 AT hotmail.com