Have you ever tried to think like an owl? With most birds, when they focus upon a food source, is there a reason a particular decision has been made? If one is able to confirm (or deny) one’s hypothesis it will make birding easier in the future.

A number of us found a Northern Hawk Owl yesterday up in Sax-Zim Bog. The owl chose to hunt from the tallest tree that was near a small bit of open water in a small creek. My question, for which I don’t know the answer, did that small amount of open water attract more voles and mice. While I may not know the answer, it is quite possible the owl has learned the answer to this question. These are the kinds of questions you should always be asking yourself while birding.

Northern Hawk Owl

and on its perch …