12.14.2005

Snowy owls fare poorly after migration from Arctic



Grim news about Snowy Owls being found in Wisconsin...

"It's not unusual for snowy owls or other arctic birds to travel here in search of food. Most survive the trip exhausted but in relatively good health. This time, however, the snowy owls that have made it to central Wisconsin are close to death."

Link: Full Article from Wausau Daily Herald

Snowy Owl image © 2005 Michael McDowell