Northern Hawk Owl

Northern Hawk Owls are a boreal species which behaves like a hawk but looks like an owl.  The black outline around the face combined with the long tail and barring on the front distinguish this medium size owl.   The Owl in the picture appeared in mid December near Hwy 7 at the east end of Lanark County but unfortunately it was killed in a few days by a car.   Sometimes in winter this species moves south.  There has been a number of sightings across southern Ontario this year so far.  As Owls are considered a “sensitive” species it is best not to disturb them.

Picture by Michel Gauthier

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