I've watched a barred owl go for starlings this year; unfortunately it missed! ________________________________________ From: Upper Valley Birders [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Peter Stettenheim [[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 8:34 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [UVB] Predation Barred Owls that hang around feeders probably aren't interested in the little birds, but in the mice and voles which are attracted to the seeds that spill from the feeders. If the snow is not too deep, owls can hear the critters and perhaps see the ridges of their tunnels as they burrow. Peter Stettenheim The Woodlands, 125 Mascoma Street Building 30, Apt. 403 Lebanon, NH 03766 603-448-4655 **************************************************************** To post messages, send e-mail to: [log in to unmask] Set your e-mail application to PLAIN TEXT ONLY to post messages. To contact the list owner: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Web based archives and subscription management are available at: http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/uv-birders.html **************************************************************** IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE: This message is intended for the use of the person to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, your use of this message for any purpose is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete the message and notify the sender so that we may correct our records. **************************************************************** To post messages, send e-mail to: [log in to unmask] Set your e-mail application to PLAIN TEXT ONLY to post messages. To contact the list owner: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Web based archives and subscription management are available at: http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/uv-birders.html ****************************************************************