Researchers at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Wildlife Research and Monitoring Section in Peterborough are once again studying Short-eared and Snowy Owl diet. We are looking for changes in the owls’ diets over time and linking that to cyclical changes in prey abundance. We’re also exploring the extent of variability in their winter diet. We are hoping to collect pellets throughout the winter and would like to enlist the help of the community. If you find any pellets, please contact me:
Val von Zuben
Wildlife Research Technician
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Wildlife Research and Monitoring Section
2140 East Bank Dr. Peterborough ON K9J7B8
cell: 705-957-6967
tel: 705-755-2265
valerie.vonzuben@ontario.ca
Snowy Owl – Tim Corner – Dec. 31, 2014
Short-eared Owl (Karl Egressy)
