I thought this listserv might be interested in the fact that three GPS tracked snowy owls are currently in New York, all part of the Project SNOWstorm initiative this winter (more info on the project at projectsnowstorm.org).
Two owls were recently banded near Braddock Bay and a third owl that was banded in Erie, PA two weeks ago has now flown across the state border. The fascinating part is that all three owls appear to be taking rides out into the Great Lakes on ice floes. You can follow along with their movements on an interactive map. Under optimal conditions (fully charged batteries and good cell reception) these birds send us updates on their whereabouts every three days, so you can check back occasionally to see new data. The two immature males banded near Braddock. http://www.projectsnowstorm.org/maps/cranberry/ http://www.projectsnowstorm.org/maps/braddock/ The immature male banded in Erie, PA. http://www.projectsnowstorm.org/maps/erie/ Drew Weber [email protected] 484.269.6009 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
