I decided I should visit my friend, Number 32 (banded number), one more time before this Snowy Owl heads back north, which could be any day now. Thus, I drove over to the Superior Middle School and had fun watching friend Snowy hunt at sunset. Actually, the Lord of the Night might be a female, but I choose to think of it as an immature male.
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Horned Larks: Northward Migration Starting Now!
Today’s bird of the day is a very early harbinger of Spring (not even 1/2 of the way through February). In theory Horned Larks do not over winter up here in the Northland. I found a pair in the Duluth area this morning feeding on the side of the road. Given Horned Larks nest as far north as the shores of the Arctic Ocean, along with Snow Buntings they tend to be some of the earliest birds to start the northward migration through our area.
Owl Drink to That! Trifecta!
Over the past three days I’ve gotten close and personal to three different species of owls: a Northern Hawk Owl, a Snowy Owl, and a Great Gray Owl. I was actually quite happy with seeing the very rare Northern Hawk Owl over the weekend, but when I discovered a Great Gray Owl hunting along the North Shore of Lake Superior a few minutes after sunrise this morning, it ended the perfect owling adventure. I believe I now know each owl’s winter hunting habits, which means it should be possible to revisit each bird during February.
Great Gray Owl Hunts at Dawn near Lake Superior
A Snowy Owl Hunts at Sunset
A Northern Hawk Owl in the Evening Light
