KFN 75 Years Logo

Short-eared Owl Surveys

To understand their population status and their wintering habitat needs, we developed a standardized, volunteer-based survey protocol to track Short-eared Owl wintering distribution and abundance on Amherst Island and Wolfe Island. The survey protocol involved recording all raptor species observed; in light of current concerns regarding the effects of wind farm development on the avian community. For volunteering in this survey go to projects on the website to see the contact information. The results of the survey so far have been published in the September 2011 issue of the Blue Bill on page 63. To download this issue of the Blue Bill and read the report follow the link below.