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.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - People in Wisconsin are spotting an eruption of beautiful snowy owls across the state. The Wisconsin DNR says it’s normal to have a few dozen sightings every season and says ...

A snowy owl native to the Arctic tundra has been spotted multiple times in Milwaukee County, drawing large crowds. Wildlife experts say the owl is healthy and are urging the public not to approach or ...

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Countries under the international treaty to protect migratory animals have proposed increasing protections for 42 species. These include numerous seabirds, the snowy owl, several sharks, the striped ...

Irruptions happen when young snowy owls, pushed out by older, dominant birds in the Arctic, travel farther south in search of space during their first winter. These movements are closely linked to ...

Several of Ohio's eight owl species, including the threatened barn owl, benefit from nesting boxes. Winter is the best time to install an owl box as owls are seeking roosting sites and nest earlier ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2023. We are republishing it as part of our winter coverage. Who wants to see an owl? Who wants to hear an owl? Who wants to build homes for an ...

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Over the weekend, hundreds of curious Chicagoans ventured to Lake Michigan beachfronts to witness a birding marvel: the early arrival of snowy owls. Two snowy owls have been spotted at Montrose Point ...