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Old 12-21-2013, 09:24 AM   #1
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snowy owls?

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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Old 12-22-2013, 08:38 PM   #2
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there has been one hanging around in my neighborhood, havn't seen it in a few days.

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Old 12-22-2013, 10:48 PM   #3
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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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Old 12-23-2013, 12:49 AM   #4
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Old 12-23-2013, 08:31 AM   #5
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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
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Old 12-23-2013, 08:45 AM   #6
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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!

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Old 12-23-2013, 09:03 AM   #7
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shot from town two weeks ago
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Old 01-01-2014, 08:48 AM   #8
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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.
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Old 12-23-2013, 02:00 PM   #9
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Napatree Point had at least one, maybe two, when I was there last week.

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Old 12-23-2013, 03:19 PM   #10
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RIR how do I get there ???????

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Old 12-23-2013, 04:28 PM   #11
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Walk! Really!

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Old 12-26-2013, 10:01 AM   #12
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RIR how do I get there ???????
Go to Watch Hill.
Park in the lot behind the Misquamicut Club.

Walk west....

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

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Old 12-28-2013, 04:47 PM   #14
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Stage Fort Park this afternoon. Smaller that I imagined, perhaps a juvenile...
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Old 12-23-2013, 06:03 PM   #15
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The neighborhood gossip queens have reported several sightings on my beach - Sag Beach north to White Cliff condos in Cedarville.
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Old 12-24-2013, 12:17 PM   #16
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Ross, excellent pic

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

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Old 12-24-2013, 01:38 PM   #17
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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.

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Old 12-24-2013, 01:49 PM   #18
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"Birding List Digest" does reports.....It's like "spot burning" only birds.
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.
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Old 12-24-2013, 02:48 PM   #19
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Saw a pair on Sunday. Driving into Salisbury SP. Flew low right across my windshield. Coming from the marsh. Pretty impressive.
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Old 12-25-2013, 09:20 AM   #20
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they say Logan airport is over run by them seem they like open tundra like areas
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Old 12-25-2013, 09:55 AM   #21
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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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Old 12-26-2013, 09:38 AM   #23
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http://www.eastbayri.com/news/snowy-...s-south-coast/

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Old 12-28-2013, 05:01 PM   #24
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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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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
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Old 12-30-2013, 11:15 AM   #25
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http://www.courant.com/news/connecti...,6535341.story
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Old 01-01-2014, 08:51 AM   #26
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Great article. Thanks for sharing Paul S.

1 @ 32 Pledge. Our beloved Striped Bass are in trouble AGAIN.

I fished through the lean years and don't want to live through another collapse of the stock.

2 fish @ 28" is ridiculous.
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Old 01-04-2014, 03:49 PM   #27
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Saw 2 at the Milford Ct Audobon center today. No good pictures to post.
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Old 01-05-2014, 09:38 AM   #28
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Saw one down by Point Judith Lighthouse this morning.

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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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Old 01-05-2014, 06:26 PM   #30
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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.

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