Hi Ontbirders At about 8:30 this morning we had a Northern Hawk Owl near the intersection of Innes Road and Frank Kenny Road. The bird was first seen perched in a tree east of Frank Kenny Road and stayed there for the duration of our observation. When we returned at noon, the bird was in the next field east of this spot. Also this morning, we spotted eleven Gray Partridge along Wall Road, west of Trim Road, and west of the "S" curve. Although viewing conditions were poor in the blowing snow, we found the farm fields east of Cassleman to be fairly productive. A dark Snowy Owl (different than the male found originally by Jacques Bouvier last week, also present last Wednesday) was near the corner of Concession 20 and Hwy 8. Many flocks of Snow Buntings were feeding in the fields and on the roads. A few smaller flocks of Horned Larks were also present. Most interesting however, one American Pipit was heard and one Lapland Longspur was seen, the later in with Snow Buntings. Two Pine Grosbeaks were observed on top of a conifer beside a farm house surrounded by wide open fields. Directions for Northern Hawk Owl and Gray Partridge (courtesy in part by NeilyWorld http://ca.geocities.com/larry.neily@rogers.com/birding.htm ): From Ottawa, Highway 417 (The Queensway) take exit 113, bear left to get onto Regional Road 174 or old Highway 17. Proceed 13.6 km northeast on 174 to Trim Road (Regional 57). Turn right or SSE onto Trim and drive 3.7 km to Innes Road (Regional 30). Turn left or ENE on Innes then right on Frank Kenny Road. The owl was in the east field just south of the snake bend. To locate the Gray Partridge, continue South on Frank Kenny, turn right (West) on Wall Road and continue past Trim Road. The partridge were in a field just past the snake bend on Wall Road. Directions to the Snowy Owl and Lapland Longspur (courtesy in part by Jacques Bouvier) From Hwy 417 east of Casselman take exit 58 and proceed north on Cty Rd 8 for about 1 km until you come to Concession 20 in the middle of the long curve. Turn right (east) on Concession 20. The owl seen today was on the sixth utility pole along Concession 20 (On Wednesday, a Snowy Owl was seen along Concession 19 running parallel north of Conc. 20). To find the Lapland Longspur, continue east along concession 20 to St. Rose Road. Turn right on St. Rose, and continue north. The flock of Snow Buntings with the longspur were two fields south of the corner of St. Rose and Hwy 3. Good Luck and Cheerio Tony Beck 158-B Woodridge Cr., Ottawa, Ont. K2B 7S9 (613)-828-5936 website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/beck.tony/