[cobirds] Re: ??? Possible Snowy Owl near Golden Ponds in Longmont

Joe, 

I had to hunt around to see where I found about the owl. Check facebook Rocky Mountain Raptor Center Page. Scroll down a bit for pic and verbiage. I am pasting the verbiage here. They did not give details you asked for but maybe if you are really interested they would give it to you on the phone. 

From there facebook page:

Rocky Mountain Raptor Program-RMRP added a new photo to the album: 2017 Patients.

April 17 at 5:57pm · 

Free at last!

The Snowy owl that has been our care since the end of December was returned to the wild yesterday morning (4/16) after we finally got a break in the weather. With balmy weather and light winds , this visitor from the Great White North received his Second Chance at Freedom and quickly zipped away northwards and away from his captors (caretakers).

Due to a late start on its journey back home, we decided that it was in the owl's best interest to not disclose the release area.

We would like to thank the folks with Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Crook, CO for their quick action in rescuing this owl back in December and the skilled staff at the CSU Vet Teaching Hospital for their excellent work in helping to repair his injured right wing.

We also would like to thank all of our donors that helped support the care of this owl and all of the other raptors that we care for on a daily basis. Michael Tincher

WE BIRD NERDS THANK YOU!

On Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 10:32:32 AM UTC-6, Susan Wise wrote:

Interesting.

Maikel and I were out strolling Golden Ponds in Longmont (Boulder County) yesterday evening (4/26).  A large white bird the size and shape of a Great Horned Owl flew over.  It was very white.  It's head was the blocky shape of an owl.  I hollared to Maikel (the one with binoculars) but he was too far behind to get on it.  So I just let it go with a shrug. 

Today, I was perusing the Bird Trax at the bottom of the CFO website.  And what do I see?  A report of a Snowy Owl. 

Location

Longmont Estates, Boulder County, Colorado, US ( Map )

Date and Effort

Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:20 PM 🌙 Nocturnal

Protocol:

Stationary

Party Size:

3

Duration:

15 minute(s)

Observers:

Mindy Mullen

Species

1 species total

1	Snowy Owl Almost all White all over, very large, observed hooting loudly and sitting in top of a large cottonwood. I am pretty darn sure it was a snowy owl. We are near several large ponds.

 

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