ORI's action at the Osprey nest
The opportunity to be immersed in the lives of wild creatures makes it very easy (and understandable) to become emotionally invested in...
State of the Snowy Owl
Although we’ve covered a lot of material over the last 7 days, our discussion wouldn’t be complete without addressing the state of the...
ORI Research
Our knowledge of Snowy Owls is expanded through a variety of research methods, including: observation, surveys, satellite tracking,...
Toddling around the tundra
At three weeks of age – and before they can fly – Snowy Owl chicks begin leaving the nest. This may sound dangerous for a young owl, but...
Growing Up Quickly
During their first week of life, Snowy Owl nestlings triple in weight. Picture a soft, tiny owl about the size of an apple. It would fit...
Hatching
After incubating her eggs for about 32 days, a female Snowy Owl’s first chick is finally ready to hatch. But just one. You’ll remember...
Incubation
In late May, females begin to incubate their eggs after digging out a nest bowl on the treeless tundra. During the incubation period, the...
Project Beginnings
It was the early 90’s, Whitney Houston’s “I will always love you” was crushing Billboard records and Denver Holt was just emerging in the...
Nesting on the tundra
The Arctic tundra is an expansive and treeless landscape. As such, Snowy Owls have no choice but to make their nests on the ground, often...
It all comes down to lemmings
Once the Snowy Owl pair is formed, the rest of the nesting process may seem like a foregone conclusion – but it’s not so simple. In fact,...
