Every so often, Snowy Owls come south of their normal wintering grounds in large numbers. These “irruptions” are a result of food pressure in the north (not enough food for all the owls). This is an irruptive year for snowy owls, so keep your eyes peeled for these amazing creatures. Also, if you see one, please keep your distance so you don’t stress the bird. Often when they arrive as far south as Ontario, they are emaciated because of the poor food situation further north. Click the link below for a video sent out by BSC recently, and produced by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology:

Snowy Owls