Jan 19, 2025 · Snowy owls aren't frequent visitors to Erie County from the Arctic tundra, but they have been spotted over the years at Presque Isle State Park.

Dec 16, 2021 · At least a few snowy owls, the largest North American owls, have been sighted at Presque Isle State Park after migrating from summer nests near the Arctic Circle.

Jan 1, 2025 · There appears to be a small irruption of Snowy Owls in the eastern US and Great Lakes region this winter. Scan fields and beaches for any strays we may get this month. Flocks of American Robins travel the area feeding on the fruits of various trees, shrubs, and vines.

Snowy Owls are uncommon / irregular winter visitors to our area. They prefer open spaces that most resemble the arctic tundra and during irruptive years, can be readily seen resting during the day on barns, utility poles, or simply on the ground.

Jan 20, 2022 · Snowy owl: They are white and join us in this area after traveling from the frozen north. Owls in Pennsylvania are classified as non-game birds of prey, and they are the most fascinating birds...

Nov 28, 2022 · The snowy owl stands apart from other owls in that it hunts during the day — making it easier to spot in the sky, unlike the vast majority of nocturnal owls. However, its white winter camouflage makes it harder to see — plus, there’s the fact that ... well, they’re rare.

Dec 2, 2024 · Presque Isle’s location on the Atlantic Flyway makes it a favorite spot for birds to stop to feed and rest on their migration across Lake Erie. More than 330 species of birds have been identified on the peninsula during the winter including geese, swans, and a …

Nov 29, 2013 · It’s been 10 years since the spectacular winter of 2013-2014 when snowy owls irrupted in the Lower 48 States. That winter they invaded the Northeastern U.S. and traveled as far south as coastal North Carolina, Florida and Bermuda!

Jan 19, 2025 · After seemingly a long drought of Snowy Owl in Erie County, Pennsylvania, the BirdingPI.com staff was rather distraught (moderately bummed at least) to miss the individual reported in eBird as having been seen at Gull Point before Thanksgiving.

Two Snowy Owls were reported at Presque Isle SP on Lake Erie during the past week, adding Pennsylvania to the growing list of East Coast states being invaded by Snowy Owls so far this month.