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Barking Owl hunting from Church Steeple, Townsville

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Subject: Barking Owl hunting from Church Steeple, Townsville
From: Ian Montgomery <>
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 12:54:49 +1000
On Sunday evening (8:15 - 9:00pm) I watched a Barking Owl hunting flying insects, I presume, from the cross on top of St Joseph's Church on Ross River Road, Townsville. It repeatedly sallied forth, Bee-eater style, after its prey, each time returning to the cross. I'd heard a Barking Owl at the same place earlier in the week, so maybe it's a favourite spot. There is a street light below the steeple which might help it see whatever it was chasing.

Cheers,
Ian

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