The Snowy Owl in Shell beach was not relocated this morning; as the area is small and difficult to miss the owl, it must have left the area. I would appreciate if anyone with extensive experience with Snowy Owls would help me age and identify the gender. Although it has dark bars, overall it is too white to be a first year bird. Please e-mail me, I will send the image. Orhan Birol Shelter Island
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