Join us as we research the annual movements of Snowy Owls
Project SNOWstorm uses innovative science to understand snowy owls, and to engage people in their conservation through outreach and education.
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We crowdfund research on the annual movements of Snowy Owls.
A Shout-out from James Bay
Here at Project SNOWstorm, we usually expect to start hearing from tagged owls around the middle of November, when the first snowies reach the northern edge of the Canadian cell phone network. But that edge keeps moving north, as more and more bush communities get cell service. That’s why we h...
October 2, 2018
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Interactive Maps
We have been tracking snowy owls since 2013. Use these interactive maps to explore the movements of nearly 50 owls in astounding detail.
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High-tech telemetry
Your tax-deductible contribution make it possible for us to use revolutionary GPS-GSM transmitters to track snowy owls in unprecedented detail, as well as conduct other vital research.
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Why Do Snowy Owls 'Irrupt'?
Snowy owls come south in unpredictable invasions known as 'irruptions.' It's mostly about food and babies, and maybe also about weather -- but we have a lot to learn about this exciting phenomenon. You can help.
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