Short-eared Owl in Las Animas County

Late this afternoon I took off for Lamar. This is a last minute trip and directly related to the weather forecast for temps in the low 80's tomorrow and upper 80's on Saturday in Lamar. Lamar has been experiencing really hot temps in the past several weeks with a reported 107 yesterday--not the weather I want to bird in.

On the drive down, I drove through the Ft Lyon State Wildlife Area briefly listening for rails. Though I almost always get rails here, none tonight. However, as I drove out of the area through private property I saw a Short-eared Owl flying over as it foraged.

Short-eared Owls are on the National Audubon Society Watch List. They are of conservation concern due to looss of habitat.

SeEtta