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From: billd@moncol.UUCP (William Duym)
Newsgroups: net.rec.birds
Subject: Re: Owl in NJ
Message-ID: <272@moncol.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 30-Apr-85 09:52:14 EDT
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Posted: Tue Apr 30 09:52:14 1985
Date-Received: Wed, 1-May-85 03:40:14 EDT
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Organization: Monmouth College, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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  I am just a beginner in bird watching when compared to others I have
seen but I had what some may condider a rare oppertunity.  A few years
ago I moved into a new development.  Behind our backyard was a
farmer's field of alpha hay.  It was about 300 yards wide and ended at
the edge of some woods and a swampy kind of stream. At the edge of the
woods were some particularly large trees. In the largest tree directly
behind our house a Great Horned Owl was nesting. I was able to observe
them for about 3 months before they left the nest. Since the area has
been developed more I have not seen any of them for about 2 1/2 years.
But on certain clear summer nights they can be heard claiming their
territory. I would esitmate they (it) are about 1 mile away when I can
hear them at night now.
  The chance to see these magnificent creatures close up was truly
rewarding. I hope that some of you get the same chance.


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Name    : Bill Duym
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