February, 24 2021
Jane and Ken had intel from Paul Lagasi on the whereabouts of a Northern Hawk Owl. We left home at 8am and met them and Barb C. in Metcalfe. We went straight down Victoria St. to a street under construction, Andrew Simpson, where the subject bird was conveniently perched on a pole at the corner.
The owl took off and flew across the field. We followed it down the road in hope of a better photo.
Where to go next? We tried the cemetery, but got nothing. Ken suggested the trail at Oschmann Forest at Ormond. Along the way, we came upon a flock of Horned Larks - first for us!
The park was interesting, but not birdy. It was set up for maple sap collection.
We hiked part way around, then headed back. Unfortunately, we missed the turnoff for the parking and went all the way around the loop again. By then, we were tired, so finished our lunch and birded at the feeders in the lot before heading home.
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