I just read the sightings log at Cincinnati Birds, and there is a snowy owl near Circleville, Ohio. Hmmm....do I risk driving with two crazy little girls for two hours to maybe see a snowy?
I saw the Wilmington Snowy Owl in Jan, 2001. It was the first bird I every "chased," and I haven't seen one since. Snowy Owls are not uncommon in Northern Ohio, around Lake Erie, in the winter, but to get one this far south is prety unusual.
A birder friend and I are considering going after this one, if you want to come along. We just need to sync our schedules. Unfortunately, it hasn't been seen in the last 2 days, according to the Ohio BIrds listserv. I'll e-mail you.
Geoff has reserved a room at a hotel near Circleville for the girls and me, so we are on our way to hunt for the snowy. But considering I have about 1 hour of daylight left, we will have to search tomorrow. But the hotel has a pool, so at least we won't be bored. I will be taking the laptop, so I will keep everyone updated! Wish us luck!
Go for it Susan!
ReplyDeleteThey're really cool birds!
Susan:
ReplyDeleteI saw the Wilmington Snowy Owl in Jan, 2001. It was the first bird I every "chased," and I haven't seen one since. Snowy Owls are not uncommon in Northern Ohio, around Lake Erie, in the winter, but to get one this far south is prety unusual.
A birder friend and I are considering going after this one, if you want to come along. We just need to sync our schedules. Unfortunately, it hasn't been seen in the last 2 days, according to the Ohio BIrds listserv. I'll e-mail you.
~Kathi
Go for it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat the heck, give it a whirl!
ReplyDeleteWe usually have a snowy or two show up at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. I've never gone looking, but am determined to try this year. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGeoff has reserved a room at a hotel near Circleville for the girls and me, so we are on our way to hunt for the snowy. But considering I have about 1 hour of daylight left, we will have to search tomorrow. But the hotel has a pool, so at least we won't be bored.
ReplyDeleteI will be taking the laptop, so I will keep everyone updated!
Wish us luck!
Good luck! Let me know if it's still there so Andrea & I can plan our trip!
ReplyDelete~Kathi
Good luck, Susan! We'll be waiting to hear of your adventure!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear the stories behind you finding this snowy! Good luck!
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