Snowy Owls in Toronto

First year female Snowy Owl at Tommy Thompson Park on the Toronto Christmas Bird Count. All the Snowys we saw were first year females. 15 December 2013.

Well-marked first year female Snowy Owl at Tommy Thompson Park.

Well-marked first year female Snowy Owl at Tommy Thompson Park on the Toronto Christmas Bird Count. 15 December 2013

During this winter's big erruption of Snowy Owls, look for Snowy Owls with ear tufts.

Link to article by Ron Pittaway: Do Snowy Owls Have Ear Tufts?