An artic owl that winters irregularly in the United States, will occasionally pass through Long Point Country during it's migration. With it's lovely white feathers and bright yellow eyes it is a remarkable bird to observe. They like to perch low to the ground and are quite approachable. They feed mainly on rodents.

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