The voles will make their way up to the surface now and then for a breath of fresh air and a look around, but overall, the small owls get fewer chances to catch a vole when the snow is deep.

A Snowy Owl was spotted on a roof in Northampton, and is likely visiting from the Arctic to hunt and feed in warmer weather.

Snowy Owls have seen a dramatic decline in their global population due to climate-driven prey shortages and human-related factors. They are now considered a "threatened" species in Canada. #SnowyOwls ...

Holding a snowy owl in his hands was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for bird rescuer Ken Reinert. It’s an experience he ...

Snowy owls that once glided across wide open spaces of the Arctic tundra are seeing their homes shrink under thickening shrubs. They face a gauntlet of other threats, all of which decimate their ...

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The DNR recorded 64 snowy owls in Wisconsin, an average number and short of an "irruption," or large movement of Arctic birds into the state.

The Outside Story features great gray owls which have the ability to hunt in harsh winter conditions, including those of the northeast.

“This was a real hoot of a rescue! We’re always ready to swoop in when the community calls,” police said.

The great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) is a northern raptor that only occasionally graces our northeastern states. Also called ...

Occurred on August 10, 2022 / Deadhorse, Alaska, USA Info from Licensor: "I had just finished work for the day and was in full waiters, soaking wet from being in the water. I saw an arctic fox running ...

The snow is intercepted by a conifer snow umbrella that keeps the snow off the ground. The thick interlacing needles of ...