snowy Owl at montrose Dunes Dec 12 2011 - Wildlife Gardeners

Gloria · 12-13-2011, 04:07 PM

Is this beautiful or what? Not my picture but had to share. Posted on the Chicago Audubon's facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ch...ty/42764072370

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Montro...inois&t=m&z=15

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Snowy Owl at Montrose Dunes 12/11/12 at sunrise. There have been two hanging around for several weeks now. Get out to see them when you can, they're gorgeous!

recurve · 12-13-2011, 04:44 PM

That's really cool!!! U.s fish and wildlife released this update about snowy owls today. Service alerts public to abundance of snowy owls in upper Midwest this winter
I guess there is a big influx this year I hope I get to see one!!!!!

dapjwy · 12-13-2011, 05:05 PM

It looks almost like a painting.

havalotta · 12-13-2011, 06:01 PM

Oh That Isssssss, and look at how the suns hitting just the tops of the grasses off in the distance! What color!

Gloria · 12-14-2011, 03:17 PM

"Harry Potter's owl is at Montrose."
Looking for food the snowy owls are expected in large numbers.

Harry Potter's owl invading Chicagoland - chicagotribune.com

Quote:

But when autumn arrived, the adults wanted whatever food was available for themselves and forced the young owls to leave. Kerlinger's studies have shown that most of the owls found outside their breeding range in winter are immature birds. They aren't solid white like the adults, but have extensive black markings on their bodies.

Gloria · 12-16-2011, 03:51 PM

If you are interested in what the snowy owl is finding to eat on Chicago shores check this out by Chicago birders...owl pellets...pictures and details.

Snowy Owl pellet contents

havalotta · 12-22-2011, 01:06 PM

Like a treasure hunt.

12-13-2011, 04:07 PM	#1
Gloria A Bee's Best Friend Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Illinois USA	snowy Owl at montrose Dunes Dec 12 2011 Is this beautiful or what? Not my picture but had to share. Posted on the Chicago Audubon's facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ch...ty/42764072370 http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Montro...inois&t=m&z=15 Website Chicago Audubon Society Snowy Owl at Montrose Dunes 12/11/12 at sunrise. There have been two hanging around for several weeks now. Get out to see them when you can, they're gorgeous! Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Half Earth Quest" Edward O. Wilson http://pollinators-welcome.blogspot.com/

12-13-2011, 05:05 PM	#3
dapjwy WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pennsylvania	It looks almost like a painting. __________________ "If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~

12-13-2011, 06:01 PM	#4
havalotta WG Prize & Gift Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan	Oh That Isssssss, and look at how the suns hitting just the tops of the grasses off in the distance! What color! __________________ The successful woman is the woman that had the chance and took it! A walk among the elusive Whitetail Deer

12-16-2011, 03:51 PM	#6
Gloria A Bee's Best Friend Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Illinois USA	If you are interested in what the snowy owl is finding to eat on Chicago shores check this out by Chicago birders...owl pellets...pictures and details. Snowy Owl pellet contents __________________ "Half Earth Quest" Edward O. Wilson http://pollinators-welcome.blogspot.com/

12-22-2011, 01:06 PM	#7
havalotta WG Prize & Gift Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan	Like a treasure hunt. __________________ The successful woman is the woman that had the chance and took it! A walk among the elusive Whitetail Deer

12-13-2011, 04:44 PM	#2
recurve Heron Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: powell,Ohio	That's really cool!!! U.s fish and wildlife released this update about snowy owls today. Service alerts public to abundance of snowy owls in upper Midwest this winter I guess there is a big influx this year I hope I get to see one!!!!!

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