'Short Eared Parliament', Reference Pics-Environment 2
September 27, 2010 Categories: Short Eared Parliament
I visited the Nanaimo River Estuary Conservation Area again today to see if the Short Eared Owls had returned.
They had not, but during the search, I ventured out into the large, field-like area that is the Conservation Area and was able to take more habitat reference shots.
I noticed a great abundance of mouse housing. The den entry designs were quite striking and I've included a few examples with this update.
Since the Short Eared Owls live principally on mice, the choice of this area for a winter range makes eminent sense.
They had not, but during the search, I ventured out into the large, field-like area that is the Conservation Area and was able to take more habitat reference shots.
I noticed a great abundance of mouse housing. The den entry designs were quite striking and I've included a few examples with this update.
Since the Short Eared Owls live principally on mice, the choice of this area for a winter range makes eminent sense.