According to Audubon, an irruption of Snowy Owls is occurring this winter. A baby boom of these birds in the Arctic has sent large numbers south in search of food. This influx is probably why I saw three Snowies in one day a few weeks ago. I’ve been searching the area religiously since then to no avail. I set out again on Thursday afternoon when the skies lightened with a hint of sunshine. In the distance, I saw a bump that seemed out of place on the rooftop of a building. Driving closer, the bump turned out to be an immature Snowy Owl. It had its transparent third eyelid drawn to protect its eyes from the brightness, so I didn’t see its yellow eyes. Still, it's always exciting. Stay safe out there, today. It looks treacherous.
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