Owl Prowl at Horicon
HORICON, Wis. – Snowy owls are again appearing in Wisconsin and the Horicon Marsh Bird Club and Department of Natural Resource wildlife educators are inviting the public to join them on an “owl prowl”, Saturday Feb. 8, to try and see one.
The co-sponsored event is a two part trip. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center with members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club to caravan looking for any owls in the marsh area. At 6:30 p.m., DNR wildlife educator, Liz Herzmann, will give a short presentation in the auditorium of the education center about owls and then hike to Indermuehle Island to call for some owls.
“The talk will have various owl parts for you to look at,” said Herzmann, “and some owl pellets to dissect. Join for one or both parts. It will be a HOOT!”
The snowy owl is among the largest of North American owls with a wingspan approaching five feet. They usually remain in the Arctic all year but sometimes migrate south if the supply of lemmings, their main food source, is low. Unlike many owls, the snowy owl hunts during the day, using sensitive hearing to detect small rodents, like the lemming, beneath the snow.
No registration is required and the program is free to the public. All ages are welcome! For more information please visit www.horiconmarsh.org or call 920-387-7893. The visitor center is located at N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon.