More Snowy Owls

[GREEN607]

Here's an interesting read. More and more sightings of arctic snowy owls, in the U.S.


Arctic snowy owls soar south in rare mass move - US news - Environment - msnbc.com

 

[LEaSH]

I've seen a pair in northern LP of Michigan about 10 years ago. Would like to see them down here, but I hope these sightings are not an indication of things going badly for them.

On a bird related note, coming from Bradis saturday afternoon, I watched a male Bald Eagle fly across 465. Just west of the exit that the Flying J is off.

I didn't believe it at first but it was obviously a white head/tail and black body.

 

[shooter521]

I watched a male Bald Eagle fly across 465.

How do you know it was a male? Male and female Bald Eagles look the same, except for relative size.

Just west of the exit that the Flying J is off.

I saw one around the same location a few years ago. I read somewhere there's a nest site near an IPL plant on the White River near there, and that corner of the city falls within their hunting territory.

 

[GREEN607]

How do you know it was a male? Male and female Bald Eagles look the same, except for relative size.

Well, bald eagles can soar pretty high, especially on windy days...... so I doubt he saw the 'nads'. But anyone can assume, by the location in which he saw it..... that it was a male, likely headed for one of those.... uh, you know.... motels, over that way.

 

[LEaSH]

Huh. I didn't know male and female looked the same.

 

[shooter521]

Huh. I didn't know male and female looked the same.

 

[dubsac]

i can definitely tell a difference.

 

[buckstopshere]

Sure this isn't a progay marriage ad?

That is one ugly chick!

 

[LEaSH]

Kinda looks like Maude from that old sitcom.

 

[Zoub]

Just west of the exit that the Flying J is off.

I didn't believe it at first but it was obviously a white head/tail and black body.

They have been there for years. Early spring is the best time to see them off of 465 as they fly around and establish their territory and prepare for doing the wild thing. They will ride thermals from there all the way to Bradis. Often following Southport road.

If you ever find an old, established nest sight, the pile of sticks on the ground under it will be massive.

 

[Zoub]

Huh. I didn't know male and female looked the same.

The Juveniles of both genders will not have a white head until they are full grown and are around 4 years old. If you see two birds fighting, they are probably males. If you see two birds spinning together in the air or doing some aerobatic flying, they are likely a nesting pair.

 

[HICKMAN]

she looks pissed!