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Show were “THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 13 February 15, 2006 The Boreal Owl—Aegolius funereus By Bill Fenimore, The Layton, Wild Bird Center It is always exciting for birders to learn about a rare bird that has been seen. Avid birders with an extensive life list hunger for the illusive rare ird report. They hope one will be found that is not on their life list. Then, the chase begins. Usually, rare bird reports are few and far apart. However, in late January there were two rare birds sighted the same weekend in the top of Utah. They were the fulvous whistling-ducks (seen on Forest Street near the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Visitors Center) and the boreal owl. The boreal owl is a bird of prey of the far north. It is found throughout Alaska and Canada. It prefers mixed coniferous-deciduous forests. Not only is it a rare bird for Utah where its range just touches the top of Utah, it is seldom seen, since it is strictly nocturnal when hunting. Its day roost is in the interior of conifer tree branches near the trunk. The bird was found in Logan Canyon in late January by Kirk Earl. Fortunately, Kirk had a camera with him so we can share this photo with you Boreal owls are small B11”) without ear tufts. They are solitary until breeding young. They are often polygamous, more bird. owls and rearing mating with than one These are cavity Males - Fine Properties at Wolf Creek Resort - Where the Resort Lifestyle is | literally out your back door. ae on small mammals, such as rodents and voles, locating prey by A boreal owl cited in Logan sound. Canyon in January by Kirk Join the Wild Earl who snapped this Bird Center on a photo of the rare bird. free Nature/Bird Walk. Participane meet and leave from the Wild Bird Center at | a.m. on Saturdays. Bring binoculars and dre ess for the weather. For more information, visit <www.wildbird.com/layton> 4 Postal Service Offers Peace of Mind Putting in a bid on an important new job? 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