Date: 1/13/26 6:36 pm From: Claudia Freitas via groups.io <cfreitas365...> Subject: Re: [slocobirding] Make A Wish... Seeking in Owl
Wonderful!!
Claudia
On Tue, Jan 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM Brian O'Kelly via groups.io <losthillsguy=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Follow up.
> What a wonderful response we got, and thank you to everyone who answered
> our call. The birding community really came through, so many people had
> good tips and locations where we might spy some owls.
> Yesterday we were treated to a possible barn owl who is often seen on a
> private ranch. Alan Schmierer made the arrangements and after school we
> went on an expedition to find the elusive owl. My grandson, who is quite
> the athlete, was able to make it into the barn hopping on one foot with a
> walker! While on the ranch we took the time to check out all the other
> birds in the area. I think their favorite was a Great Blue Heron in the
> field hunting gophers. Diana's favorite was the Lawrence Goldfinch flock
> we ran into.
> The boys had a fun time and a nice adventure. We have a few more outings
> planned including Meet the Raptors at the Morro Bay Bird Festival!
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> Thanks again and...
> See you on the birding trail!
> Brian O'Kelly
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