Invasion of the Big White Mouse Snatchers

From the far frozen tundra these creatures float down on silent wings to take advantage of the many rodents residing in the wilds of the United States.  The white ghosts I am referring to are gorgeously cloaked snowy owls.

These birds are showing up by the hundreds as we speak to places as far south as North Carolina.  Their favorite food, a cute little rodent called a lemming, are scarce right now where the owls normally live.

It is thought that about every four years or so lemming populations crash. Scientists now think that if the owls had a successful year of breeding this past spring, the competition is stiff for food.  This sends the owls south in search of better hunting grounds.

Keep your eyes peeled because these birds hunt in daylight.  You may be lucky enough to spy one of these beautiful invaders.

Adult male owls are almost all white

 

Everything Has Come Together

After a lot of blood, sweat and mosquito bites my enhanced Ebook is finally available at store.vook.com.

It contains audio I have created and photos I have taken (at least most of them). It's designed for youth/beginners that want to learn about birds and their songs.

A Winter Visitor

I also have a winter visitor in my yard.  I usually keep track of the date when they show up in winter.  Of course I am talking about a bird.  It is a sparrow a bit smaller than the typical house sparrow.  It is an American Tree Sparrow that breeds in the north.

                                  Note its bi-colored bill, white wing bar and button on its breast.