The snowy owl is the iconic species, but there are plenty of other superb owls to be seen in winter throughout Manitoba, Donna Gamache writes.
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Winter is the best time to see owls in Manitoba
The snowy owl is the iconic species, but there are plenty of other superb owls throughout the province
Bringing back the burrowing owl
The program dedicated to restoring burrowing owls to Manitoba isn’t giving up
This is as big as they get.” Standing in one of several arenas repurposed for Brandon’s Royal Manitoba Winter Fair this March, Jessica Riach was obviously getting used to repeating some version of this statement. On her arm perched Bindi, a four-year-old fully grown burrowing owl, standing shorter than a hardcover book. The pair were
The man who fishes for owls
Decades of dedication to owl research and education has become a cornerstone of one family’s life
James (Jim) Duncan’s email address – owlodessy – pretty much sums up his life. Few folks have been tied to a bird the way great gray owls have defined him and his family. Now in his retirement years–though hardly retired–he still lives his self-described “owl lifestyle.” His academic expertise is recognized globally and he has
Forget Super Bowl Day let’s talk Superb Owl Day
Manitoba has an abundance of owl species, especially in the winter months
Recently someone suggested a single letter change in a news headline. For those more interested in outside activities than watching American football, move a single letter and it becomes ‘Superb Owl Day.’ Manitoba has a variety of owls that both birders and non-birders might enjoy viewing. (And if February 13 is already past, don’t worry;
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
