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Bird of the Week
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Actively hunting over open fields during the day, Short-eared Owls are easier to see than most owls. Although population numbers vary from year to year, a visit to the Skagit or Samish Flats in Western Washington may be rewarded with the coursing flight of one -- or more -- of these mid-sized owls. This species is widely distributed throughout North and South America, as well as Eurasia and even some islands in the South Pacific.
Birding Site of the Week
Port Susan Bay
Puget Trough
Port Susan Bay provides critical habitat for large numbers of shorebirds and flocks of wintering ducks. In winter, expect to find Trumpeter and Tundra Swans and large numbers of Snow Geese foraging along the shoreline and in the fields. Raptors, including Short-eared Owls and Rough-legged Hawks, are seen regularly. Hedgerows provide wintering habitat for sparrows. The Nature Conservancy provides public access, but visitors need to make prior arrangements.
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