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Title: From the birding list Digest Snowy shot on runway in Hawaii Post by: Donna on 03-Dec-11, 07:57:57 AM From: Donaldson Peter <pdnldsn.bird...>
> Subject: [HawaiiBirding] Snowy Owl at Honolulu International Airport > > On Monday, Nov 28, a white owl was seen by control tower > personnel at Honolulu International Airport and reported to > Wildlife Services. The Wildlife Services folks tried to chase > the owl away from the runways with no success. The owl > was shot and killed when it remained on one of the runways > as an aircraft was approaching. Based on the description, > I am confident it was a Snowy Owl. The carcass will be > brought to Bishop Museum. > > Peter Donaldson An update on the owl.--it was at Honolulu International Airport on Nov 24, not Nov 28. I have received a photo of the bird, and it is undoubtedly a Snowy Owl, the first record for the region. Peter Donaldson A sad ending but amazing to think of a Snowy Owl in Hawaii. Cheers, :crying: Title: Re: From the birding list Digest Snowy shot on runway in Hawaii Post by: MAK on 03-Dec-11, 09:02:29 AM :( Wow a snowy owl in Hawaii!? :o
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