On 12/17 my first stop of the Wheeling CBC at 6:30a.m. was a mature wooded 
hillside with scattered conifers, below was riparian, hilltop and bottom 
occaisional open field. I hit the GH Owl call and immediately heard a 
series of 8-10 paired barks start very near where I stood and rapidly 
trail off to my right. I was certain it was an owl. After discussing it at 
the CBC lunch and listening to multiple recordings of owl barks, I believe 
it was a Long-eared owl. Since this is an auditory ID, I am intersted in 
hearing if anyone on the list may have had a similar experience or if you 
think there are other differentials I should consider. I did not have time 
to go back and scout the area in daylight but hope to this week. Scott 
Pendleton

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