Photo from Flickr, Shirley A. Lannoo

The Northern Hawk Owl is an infrequent winter visitor to our region, but when one is present it is usually cause for excitement. This owl is rather hawk like in appearance and behaviour, which some biologist attribute to the fact that they hunt during the day unlike most owls! Listen in for more information on this fascinating bird!

Each week we introduce a new bird from the Ottawa-Gatineau area through our segment on CBC Radio’s In Town and Out. Alex MacDonald, Nature Canada’s Manager of Protected Areas, shares interesting facts about the birds that live in our communities. Be sure to tune-in to “Bird Tweet of the Week” on CBC Radio One 91.5 FM on Saturday mornings from 6am to 9am and listen to past episodes on our website.

This episode aired on Saturday, November 28th, 2015.