January 25, 2012
Richard Stevens:
Bryan Ehlmann and I again searched east of DIA for Snowy Owls. Again we used the technique "discovered" yesterday. We asked ranchers if we could pick up white bags and trash on their land. This again allowed us to hike over hills and scope fields not accessible to public roads. Two landowners did not find our request too outrageous and granted permission.
Several times, we checked the areas around 56th avenue and 470 toll road and east of Powhaton Road and south of 6th avenue (areas of previous sightings).
Unfortunately, the only Snowy Owls seen by us was those "hanging around" Harvest Road and 138th avenue. The "whitish" Snowy Owl was northwest of Harvest Road & 138th avenue. The "darkish" Snowy Owl was east of Harvest Road & 144th avenue.
Our birding day ended with a hike around Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (Adams). Two Long-eared Owls were found in the windbreak along the west side of lakes 7 & 8.
Richard Stevens:
Bryan Ehlmann and I again searched east of DIA for Snowy Owls. Again we used the technique "discovered" yesterday. We asked ranchers if we could pick up white bags and trash on their land. This again allowed us to hike over hills and scope fields not accessible to public roads. Two landowners did not find our request too outrageous and granted permission.
Several times, we checked the areas around 56th avenue and 470 toll road and east of Powhaton Road and south of 6th avenue (areas of previous sightings).
Unfortunately, the only Snowy Owls seen by us was those "hanging around" Harvest Road and 138th avenue. The "whitish" Snowy Owl was northwest of Harvest Road & 138th avenue. The "darkish" Snowy Owl was east of Harvest Road & 144th avenue.
Our birding day ended with a hike around Banner Lakes Wildlife Area (Adams). Two Long-eared Owls were found in the windbreak along the west side of lakes 7 & 8.
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