Today I found a Snowy Owl on the western extension of the Francis Street spit at Milford Point. Many have been around during this record irruption of Snowy Owls. From the beach observation area I watched the owl from about 11:45 AM until 1:40 PM, when a fisherman walked out the spit and flushed it. The owl was interested in a female RB Merganser and twice sallied forth after it, but made no attack. I followed the owl in my scope as it flew in front of Charles Island, and finally landed on Gulf Beach. A few record shots below, preceded by Dunlin from Brazos Rd, E Haven, site of the Barrow's Goldeneye:
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| Dunlin, Brazos Rd, E Haven |
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| Snowy Owl watching female RB Merganser, 12/06/13 Milford Pt |
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| Snowy Owl, Milford Pt, 12/06/13 |
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| Snowy Owl, 12/06/13, Milford Pt |
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| Snowy Owl, 12/06/13, Milford Pt |
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