It's rare for a snowy owl to be seen this far south, but an abundance of the owl's favorite food source on the tundra has led to a population increase and has more owls flying farther south to survive.
Lemmings, a little Arctic rodent, go through population explosions about every four years which coincide with big southward movements of snowy owls, according to the National Audubon Society.
The lemmings had a banner year on the Ungava Peninsula in Northern Quebec, fueling a highly successful breeding season for owls.
Probably caused by global warming.
The Arctic is now hot, according to Al Gore, so they're fleeing to Oklahoma where it's the new Arctic...or something.
ReplyDeleteWe have one here in our Mid-Ohio Valley town. It has set up right by the mall where a stream meanders between several restaurants. The dumpsters draw mice and rats and it zapped one yesterday evening while the news camera was there. We were at a nearby store today and happened to see it as we drove by. That was nice, but I'd think the city would be wondering if they don't need to get after the restaurants for better sanitation.
ReplyDeleteHeck, they're feeding the wildlife. That's a positive, right?
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