Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/07/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > Here are a few solutions to that problem: > > http://www.wildlightphoto.com/mammals/carnivores/coyo02.html > http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/strigiformes.html > http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/accipitridae/rthawk.html > > Many california vinyards now use Barn Owl nest boxes instead of > rodenticides to control mice & rats. > > > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://www.wildlightphoto.com After seeing owls at work in Washington and in New Mexico, hunting and killing their prey in complete silence, I came to believe that they are pretty much the ultimate apex stealth predator. I may be incorrect in the apex part as they may be prey to other birds, but that bird would take a severe cutting up from an owl. Phil Forrest