We had a successful census of Western Screech-Owls (WESOs) as part of the GJ CBC. Seventeen calling routes were assessed in the pre-dawn. Boxes where calling was either not attempted or where calling failed were checked during daylight hours by looking inside with a camera-on-a-pole. Most early-morning observers reported owls more responsive than usual with a few of the owls already calling when a car reached a designated stop. One lucky pair of owlers encountered 10 Western Screech-Owls and 5 Great-Horned-Owls on their route; 15 owls in just over two hours is a good morning! Our total of 91 WESOs was right on our ten year average.
Thanks to the many volunteers who have helped maintain and keep track of our WESO population!
Nic Korte
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