anybody know a reliable spot to see some? was thinking of plum island? want to take my kids today and was thinking of the pi refuge but not sure exactly where...any ideas?

there has been one hanging around in my neighborhood, havn't seen it in a few days.

there has been one hanging around in my neighborhood, havn't seen it in a few days.

Call my cell next time you see it. I'll come by with Trent.
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will do

There are a few out my way. One was by the big bridge the other day and there are a couple on chappy I heard. They are the skunks only predator out here...I hope we get covered with snowy owls. Lord knows we have enough skunks

I heard a story on NPR about the snowy owl, they're erupting all over the northeast. They tend to really like big open fields, I guess Logan Airport has a pretty big population becuase the runways replicate the artic tundra landscape their used to. And they're also adapted to 24hr sunlight during some of the season in the artic, so they really like hunting during the day. I havent seen one yet but they're supposed to be invading the cape at a pretty good clip. Hope you guys find em, take some pictures!

shot from town two weeks ago

Napatree Point had at least one, maybe two, when I was there last week.

RIR how do I get there ???????

RIR how do I get there ???????

Walk! :) Really! :)

The neighborhood gossip queens have reported several sightings on my beach - Sag Beach north to White Cliff condos in Cedarville.

Ross, excellent pic

Took a walk up on cranes where there have been many sighted...nada...

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anybody know a reliable spot to see some? was thinking of plum island? want to take my kids today and was thinking of the pi refuge but not sure exactly where...any ideas?

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation on the East Boston /Revere line had several around last weekend. Need binoculars. I don't know if it is the best spot, but it may be worth a shot.

"Birding List Digest" does reports.....It's like "spot burning" only birds. :rotf2:
Select "Northeast" in the region box.

Here's a report for snowy owls a few days ago:


Date: 12/22/13 8:58 pm
From: Peter Trull <petrull...>
Subject: [MASSBIRD] Snowy Owls
Massbirders, I have posted a few snowy owl shots from nauset outer beach.
All are fairly distant, cropped shots (60 – 80 meters) with no disturbance
to the birds. A bit fuzzy but beautiful birds to observe, so you might enjoy
the images.
Peter Trull
Brewster, MA
<petrull...>

Saw a pair on Sunday. Driving into Salisbury SP. Flew low right across my windshield. Coming from the marsh. Pretty impressive.

they say Logan airport is over run by them seem they like open tundra like areas

They Taste like chicken
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About 3 years ago I hit one with my car. Bummed me out. When I do my late fall bike rides by the beach, I always look for groups of people with their binoculars/scopes. Someone will always offer me a look.
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http://www.eastbayri.com/news/snowy-spectacle-visits-south-coast/

RIR how do I get there ???????

Go to Watch Hill.
Park in the lot behind the Misquamicut Club.

Walk west....

you are #^&#^&#^&#^&in serious ><>< I know I,m getting forgetful ,BUT I can remember how to get to NAPS >.,.,:wall:

Stage Fort Park this afternoon. Smaller that I imagined, perhaps a juvenile...

About 3 years ago I hit one with my car. Bummed me out. When I do my late fall bike rides by the beach, I always look for groups of people with their binoculars/scopes. Someone will always offer me a look.
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happened to me once too..... many years ago
it had captured a rodent and was sitting on the roadway
with it's winds spread open so it didn't look anything like an OWL
in fact, i thought it was a paper bag...
i ended up giving it to a taxidermist

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-snowy-owls-20131226,0,6535341.story

There are a few out my way. One was by the big bridge the other day and there are a couple on chappy I heard. They are the skunks only predator out here...I hope we get covered with snowy owls. Lord knows we have enough skunks

Theres a few out at Norton point too. Got some pics last weekend.

Great article. Thanks for sharing Paul S.

Saw 2 at the Milford Ct Audobon center today. No good pictures to post.
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Saw one down by Point Judith Lighthouse this morning.

No snowy owls today but did have a bald eagle fly about 20 yards above me. It landed about 75 yards down river where it ate it's breakfast.
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You don't even have to go as far as the Refuge to see them, they have been all along the Turnpike for the last month or so, there was one by the airport today.

anybody know a reliable spot to see some? was thinking of plum island? want to take my kids today and was thinking of the pi refuge but not sure exactly where...any ideas?
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good show on Nature on PBS right now on Snowy Owls

just watched it, nature is such a great show. I've got a bunch living down the street. the kids have named them - snowflake, whitey, browny, and big mama

just watched it, nature is such a great show.

Agreed. My DVR is always set to record any new episode.

Interesting documentary

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/by-title/magic-of-the-snowy-owl-full-episode/7963/

ENJOY

nice shots clammer

thanks John ><><:jump1:

We should post a link to this thread to all the plover lovers to show how we really do care about birds!

could not get too close...he took off. I was out on Norton Point checking on the breach and on the way back I spotted him...He is about 18" tall standing with his back to me. He turned his head around and looked at me but I didn't get that photo...then he took off. Not the best photos but it was the best I could do. Very foggy out here today.

We should post a link to this thread to all the plover lovers to show how we really do care about birds!

Too bad we can't train the owls to eat the plovers.

could not get too close. Not the best photos but it was the best I could do. Very foggy out here today.

.....i think you did great considering the weather ....good job

Sandman

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/01/us/influx-of-snowy-owls-thrills-and-baffles-birders.html?_r=0

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The background in the bottom pic is a little known fishing spot :hihi:

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The background in the bottom pic is a little known fishing spot :hihi:

Those cliffs in the background is my beach.