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One of the most breath-taking wild creatures I've ever seen in my life. Definitely worth a long trip to lay eyes on one. And stay overnight if you can so you can go see it again the next day. Jane (Shoreham) On 2/3/2017 9:01 PM, Richard Guthrie wrote: > One or even possibility two Great-grays are reported from St. Lawrence > County, New York, and at least one from Maine. > > They're knocking at the door. > > Rich Guthrie > > On Fri, Feb 3, 2017 at 7:39 PM, Tyler Pockette <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> Hi VT Birders, >> >> Though this isn't Vermont, it is nearby and still of relevance to Vermont >> birders. It is an irruption year for Great Gray Owls and several can be >> found in and around Montreal right now. Given the close proximity to the >> border, it might be wise for everyone to give those Barred Owls a second >> look this winter. >> >> I spent this morning birding at a location called Refuge Faunique >> Marguerite D'youville where several Great Gray Owls have been recently >> reported. In just 3 hours of birding, I was able to observe 3 different >> Great Grays. I thought Vermont birders might be interested in knowing about >> this great location that is so close by, if you hadn't already heard of the >> Great Gray Owl influx over the last 2 or 3 weeks. >> >> Here are a few photos from my time there this morning, in case you needed >> some extra motivation to get across the border. >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/106350684@N05/with/32570347771/ >> >> Good luck if you try for them! >> >> Tyler Pockette >> Middlebury >> > > >