Snowy owls have made their way to Cincinnati. One of the arctic birds was spotted along the Cincinnati riverfront near the two stadiums.It's a rare but beautiful sighting since not too many make it down to Ohio, which is nearly 2,000 miles south of the nearest nesting areas.The arctic birds are normally spotted in the Cleveland area. Officials with Cleveland Metroparks reported their first snowy owls of the season on Dec. 20. Naturalist Jen Brumfield said at least five snowy owls were spotted in the city. Others were reported in Akron and as far south as Athens County, she said.“This uncommon Arctic visitor hunkered down on ice floes within the frozen harbor, awaiting dusk to begin hunting along the shoreline,” Brumfield said.Few birds generate as much excitement as these massive snowy owls.Some winters, only one or two are found. Peak years might bring up to a dozen or more reports.The arctic birds are typically nomadic in the summer months, nesting around large populations of small rodents. In winter, they take on a wide variety of prey, including geese and other birds.The Ohio Division of Wildlife has released tips for snowy owl viewing across the state. Although uncommon, the best chance of seeing the owls in Ohio is in open areas that look most like tundra. They are often seen perched on the ground or barns, buildings or utility poles.
Snowy owls have made their way to Cincinnati.
One of the arctic birds was spotted along the Cincinnati riverfront near the two stadiums.
It's a rare but beautiful sighting since not too many make it down to Ohio, which is nearly 2,000 miles south of the nearest nesting areas.
The arctic birds are normally spotted in the Cleveland area.
Officials with Cleveland Metroparks reported their first snowy owls of the season on Dec. 20.
Naturalist Jen Brumfield said at least five snowy owls were spotted in the city. Others were reported in Akron and as far south as Athens County, she said.
“This uncommon Arctic visitor hunkered down on ice floes within the frozen harbor, awaiting dusk to begin hunting along the shoreline,” Brumfield said.
Few birds generate as much excitement as these massive snowy owls.
Some winters, only one or two are found. Peak years might bring up to a dozen or more reports.
The arctic birds are typically nomadic in the summer months, nesting around large populations of small rodents. In winter, they take on a wide variety of prey, including geese and other birds.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife has released tips for snowy owl viewing across the state. Although uncommon, the best chance of seeing the owls in Ohio is in open areas that look most like tundra. They are often seen perched on the ground or barns, buildings or utility poles.
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