The Snowy Owl Scoop
Breaking news on the migration of Snowy Owls across North America
Summary Report – Saturday, October 12, 2019
The Snowy Owl Scoop resumes in earnest once owls begin to move south and turn up in southern Canada and the U.S. This is typically mid November (even though the incursion began early last year). The Map link below includes Snowy Owls reported to eBird since September 1. The Sightings link features a list of Snowy Owl reports during the past seven days in the lower 48, plus “unconfirmed” reports that aren’t yet showing up on the eBird map (none as of 12 Oct).
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The Map
A live map of Snowy Owl sightings reported to eBird since September 1, 2019. These sightings come from birders and other folks who've found owls.
The Sightings
Sightings reported to eBird during the past week (none as of October 1). Each sighting includes a map link and an eBird report of other birds seen (if reported) with the owl.
Owls and Us
Our enjoyment of wildlife calls for responsibility and respect. Here's advice on Snowy Owl etiquette from the good folks at Project SNOWStorm.
The Snow Goose Scoop
A snowstorm of a different kind: up-to-date reports on the migration of Snow Geese through the Champlain Valley of Vermont and New York.
The Snowy Gallery
Click the grid below for a gallery of recent sightings (there are indeed a few) from eBird and the Macaulay Library from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
