Yesterday on a holiday post-dinner loop walk at Beauchamp Point in Rockport, I encountered at least thee Barred Owls within a half hour. Although Barred Owls certainly breed in coastal areas, the numbers of this species that I have been encountering out hunting in the daylight near the coast has surprised me. I also saw three on Bailey's Island on 11/5 and have also seen a couple of others at coastal sites.
Some number of these birds certainly leave their summer territories (possibly in response to the severity of the winter). Not sure what is going on this year, but it seems unusual based on my personal experience. Maybe they are finding more food down in the coast where the drought may have been less severe? Mmmm.
Good birding,
tom
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