John Shirey stood on the pier at Montrose Beach, bundled up in layers against the chilly wind blowing off Lake Michigan. Friday was his fourth day in a row keeping a sort of vigil. Two snowy owls had ...

To see a snowy owl in person is a memorable experience that lasts a lifetime. Adventurous birders love the thrill of discovering a snowy—and it takes only one glance to understand why this owl species ...

During the winter of 2013-14, the eastern U.S. saw the largest incursion of snowy owls in nearly a century. The influx prompted an ongoing study of the birds. The Adirondack Land Trust recently hosted ...