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Snowy Owl Facts

Snowy owls, bubo scandiacus, are one of the largest owls in the world. They are 20 to 27 inches (50 to 68 centimeters) long and stand 27 inches (68 centimeters) tall. Their wingspan is an impressive 4.2 to 5.5 feet (1.2 to 1.6 meters) and they weigh 2.4 to 6.5 pounds (1.1 to 3 kilograms). ...

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Northern Spotted Owl Facts

The northern spotted owl, strix occidentalis caurina, is one of the largest owls in North America. They measure 16.5 to 19 inches (41 to 48 centimeters) long and have a wingspan that reaches 45 to 48 inches (114 to 122 centimeters) from wingtip to wingtip. They weigh 1 to 2 pounds (0.45 to 0.9 kilograms) ...

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Owls that Screech and Hoot in the Night

Owls are around, scarily, eerily silent in the dark. Nocturnal creatures watch while we sleep, not seen and seldom heard. On a recent spooky night though, two owls made their presence known in the dark of my own back yard. In the middle of night, as I was drifting off into twilight sleep, I heard ...

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Best Sledding Spots in Wisconsin

The best sledding spots in Wisconsin really are a matter of personal taste. The state usually gets its fair share of snow so the Wisconsin terrain is often referred to as a “white wonderland”. Finding just the right type of hill to meet the needs of your family may require a little more effort than ...