I think Jack's suggestion on te reason for few shorties is a good one
Phil Dickinson
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On Jan 17, 2022, at 12:56 PM, J Collins <jkcolli at yahoo.com> wrote:
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I think the problem is that there is too much water. Most of the field is flooded. Since the owls hunt voles and voles can't live underwater so the food source is gone for the owls.
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I often see owls on the West side of the road and people don't usually walk into that field. But there are no Short Eared Owls there this year. Probably too much water.
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Occasionally this year, one Short Eared Owl has been seen at the East 90.
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Jack
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1. Union Bay Watch } Otter Gap - GWFG (Hubbell)
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2. Blue wing tag?? (john dantoni)
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:27:39 -0800
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From: Hubbell <ldhubbell at comcast.net>
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To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
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Subject: [Tweeters] Union Bay Watch } Otter Gap - GWFG
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Tweeters,
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This week?s post focuses mostly on the otters in Union Bay. However, there are multiple references, comparisons, and photos of birds. I hope you still find it interesting.
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https://unionbaywatch.blogspot.com/2022/01/otter-gap.html <https://unionbaywatch.blogspot.com/2022/01/otter-gap.html>
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Have a great day on Union Bay, where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome.
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Sincerely,
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Larry Hubbell
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ldhubbell at comcast dot net
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