Documentation of
Boreal Owl
2023-036
Observer Information
Reporter:
Kristi Streiffert
223 Sierra Vista Street,
Durango,
CO 81301
E-mail:
KRISTISTREIFFERT@GMAIL.COM
Other Observers:
Primary Observer: Thomas Streiffert, Thomas Streiffert@gmail.com
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Boreal Owl
First Date/Time:
9/23/2023 12:40:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
9/23/2023 12:45:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
5 minutes
County:
La Plata
Specific Location:
Location Not Listed
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
apsen, fir, creek bottom, surrounded by burn/meadow
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
none
Distance:
20 feet
Light:
full light
Description of the Bird
Traveling in remote section of San Juan mountains on a Search and Rescue mission (so far off road or trail), Thomas got good photos when this bird flushed, then perched. He and his search partner noted the bird seemed about 10 inces long, had dark rim around face. They did not know if it was a saw-whet or boreal until we circulated the photos around. Habitat was fir, aspen in a creek bottom, surrounded by burn, at about 9,500 feet elevation. They walked on without the bird flushing again. The location is accurate but note again that it is miles from a road or trail.
Similar Species Discussion
Mostly compared to Northern Saw-whet Owl.
Previous Experience
The identification was based on consulting others who know the birds.
Date Documentation Submitted
9/26/2023 5:42:00 PM
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