On 1-15-15 I got a report from a student of a Snowy Owl along US Hwy 12 just west of
Atwater by the Bushmills ethanol plant. Tonight a coworker texted saying she saw one in
the same place. I went out there and observed a pristine white Snowy at 5:15 this
evening.
The adult male Willmar Snowy is still around. I have observed it for each of the last five
days. It can be found anywhere along MN 23 from Co. Rd. 5 to US 71 as well as on 45th
Ave from Co. Rd. 5 to US 71. It has also been at Mills Ford, Mills Toyota, Runnings, and
the business 71 overpass. It moves frequently. Looking back at my pictures, I am not
sure if this is the same bird I reported on 1-12-15 or not. Between Atwater and Willmar
there have for sure been three distinct owls, but I'm wondering if it hasn't been more. All
have been males.
I also saw an eBird report of a Snowy Owl on Co. Rd. 1 near Raymond from a couple
days ago.
Pictures of today's owls will be posted later at http://www.aboywhocriedheron.com
A good non-Snowy Owl sighting I had this morning was a Rough-legged Hawk along the
Willmar bypass near Co. Rd. 23.
Enjoying the SNOWstorm,
Josh Wallestad
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