A Snowy Owl is out on the ice once again at DeKorte Park today, about halfway out the Transco Trail on the Saw Mill Creek Tidal Impoundment. Park in the parking lot by the solar car canopy (second building on left).
Be aware that at present the owl is distant. It may become more active later.
Ray Gilbert shared the shot at left, from yesterday, after the owl became active and moved closer to shore. (Thanks, Ray!)
Please keep a respectful distance and, if the owl appears agitated, retreat. Do not even think of going on the ice — way too dangerous. Thanks.
I am planning to visit around 4:00pm. Please keep us posted with the updates.
We will try to post an update at 3:45 p.m. Owl was still on ice, back-lit, as of 1 p.m.
I didn’t see the owl but the Merlin was on the electric tower near where the Saw Mill Creek trail makes a tee about 1:50.
We should name him “Superb Owl”