Comments on: Snowy Owl “irruption” in North America

By: John

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:31:43 +0000

Seems to be a small irruption this winter in Scotland. More than normal sightings.
One seen in December in upper glen in Angus (East coast) Most unusual, but beautiful.
Whilst visiting Shetland some 15 or so years ago, I had ultra close up of one which had landed on a fishing boat in the North Sea, and was handed over to the local santuary to recover after its ordeal. My best birding memory.

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By: Tim O'Connell

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:54:20 +0000

We even had a Snowy way down here in Oklahoma this year, and it’s caused quite a stir:

http://www.nabirding.com/2012/01/04/5847/

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By: Nic Slocum

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:46:21 +0000

They are fabulously beautiful birds Ken. I have been lucky enough to have seen them (one) in Scotland when there was a minor irruption 30 odd years ago. This must be something to see in the US though and to think they fly out as far as Hawaii…incredible. I bet they are confused when they get there!

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By: Ken Billington

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:17:33 +0000

Hi Nic, this phenomenon of an “irruption” is completely new to me. The Snowy Owl is a majestic species, and your photos are terrific. Wish we had some of these beautiful creatures here in Switzerland. Best wishes.

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