The U of M Raptor Center says an "irruption" is occurring this winter in the state, meaning non-migratory birds are flying ...

We are living in the depths of winter. It’s not the first time for most of us — w e know what it takes. Warmer clothes, ...

Monogamous pairs have one to five eggs (two is typical), both the male and female incubate, and the male also hunts for food. Owls are powerful birds and fiercely protective parents. They have ...

Owls that live in the boreal forest in Canada have flown south to northeastern Minnesota in search of their preferred food, ...

Smith is well-known for making sure the owls don’t get stuck at Logan Airport, whose location is ideal with lots of water and plenty of food, especially ducks. “They eat just about anything ...

It is looking like this winter is shaping up to be the winter of the “snowies,” and I don’t mean the frozen white stuff that falls from the sky. Nope, I am referring to snowy owls (Nyctea ...

Irruptions are theorized to occur when northern owl species like Great Gray Owls, Snowy Owls or Boreal Owls’ food supply runs low in their normal migration territories. However, that theory may not be ...

DOUGLAS COUNTY — If you’ve been hearing about irruption years when it comes to owls in Minnesota, there’s a reason for that. Irruption years, or years with a sudden increase in an animal or bird ...