Norman Smith Snowy Owl Project
The winter of 2013-14 saw
the most extraordinary Snowy Owl irruption in recent memory. While a few
dozen of these majestic raptors typically venture into the northern United States
each year, suddenly there were thousands—and they were everywhere, from the
crown of Maine west to Seattle, and as far south as Florida and Bermuda. It
was the largest invasion of Snowy Owls ever recorded—and Massachusetts
Audubon’s Norman Smith was deep in the heart of it.
For more than three
decades, Smith’s been studying these owls—fitting them with bands and radio
transmitters and tracking their movements. He’s gained insight into where
they spend the winter, where they breed, and how they get there. Over the
years, he’s developed a sense of what to expect; that winter he knew he was
witnessing something exceptional. Now, in a special exhibition,
Migration Productions’ Shawn Carey and Jim Grady present part one of their
upcoming documentary about three scientists working to save the birds they
love. Join them as they explore the Snowy Owl project and chronicle the
efforts of Norman Smith to understand and ultimately safeguard the future of
this majestic owl. |
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