This past week (January 3rd, 2023) a Montreal traffic camera captured an amazing image of a snowy owl soaring over Montreal’s Highway 40 and Sources blvd.
A image was released by Transport Minister Robert Poëti on twitter and then the Quebec province released this video footage.
Snowy owls breed north of the Arctic Circle, where they hunt in the summer. Snowy Owls will migrate as south as Montreal in the winter.
How large are snowy owls?
Snowy owls can reach up to 27 inches in height, with a 49- to 51-inch wingspan, and can weigh between 40 and 70 ounces, making it the largest North American owl species by weight.
Are small dogs safe around snowy owls?
Most dogs (and cats) are large enough to be safe from hawks and owls. Even very small dogs may be too heavy for a hawk or owl to carry, although it’s still possible that large raptors might attack them.
While snowy owls do eat rabbits, Court says it’s extraordinarily rare for them to attack pets, let alone in an urban setting.
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