Earlier report of Snowy Owl 2 mi.s South of Ottosen, IA, is confirmed by pictures taken by farmer's wife. I will start making field report, shortly. Initial implication would be an young female, though I'm not an expert. I looked coursing several miles around the initial sighting area, found no indication of owl. Will try again in the morning but fear that the bird may have moved on, I guess keep an eye out, the SNOWs are about.
Jacob Newton Ottosen, Humboldt County, IA --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/PayDues.aspx. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: [email protected]. Unsubscribe at http://iowabirds.org/Reporting/Listserv.aspx.
