Science/Technology

Snowy Owls

Yasmin Rammohan | January 30, 2012 9:00 am

Chicago is in the midst of a snowy owl invasion! We talk with a birder and a Field Museum scientist looking to uncover the hidden city dangers facing these beautiful creatures on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.

Check out some of birder Jerry Goldner's photos and videos of snowy owls below.

 

In the following video, the Field Museum's Josh Engel describes the biology of owl pellets.

 

Check out some of Jerry Goldner's photos in the image gallery below.

Related Links: 
Profiles Of Nature, Jerry Goldner, Wildlife Photography
More on Josh Engel
Chicago Bird Collision Monitors' Site
Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation
Chicago Ornithological Society
Chicago Audobon Society
Image Gallery: 
Image credit: Jerry Goldner
Image credit: Jerry Goldner
Image credit: Jerry Goldner
Image credit: Jerry Goldner
Image credit: Jerry Goldner
Image credit: Jerry Goldner
Image credit: Jerry Goldner
Image credit: Jerry Goldner
Image credit: Jerry Goldner
Image credit: Jerry Goldner
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2012-02-01 21:25

Beautiful photos and story. Well told. Thank you.

Submitted by Patrick Connolly (not verified) on Thu, 2012-02-02 16:33
Neighborhood/City: 
Schaumburg (Suburbs)

A wonderfully presented piece on this magnificent bird. Thank you for bringing to light some of the difficulties snowy owls face when pushed this far south. A hearty and majestic raptor, yet quite vulnerable in this unusual urban setting. A special thanks to Jerry Goldner (amazing photos, wow!) and Josh Engel for sharing their knowledge and experiences with these arctic visitors. Lets hope that we all heed their advise and give these owls their space. Admire them at a respectful distance.

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