Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

Dune Road, Shinnecock Inlet

Arctic owl that appears south of the Canadian border in numbers during irruption winters, favoring open country: coastal marshes, beaches and dunes.

Best time of day

Daytime — snowy owls often hunt by day

How to see

Scan dunes with binoculars from distance.

Operator

Self-guided

Cost

Free

Age

All ages

Accessibility

Roadside viewing accessible

Responsible viewing

Watch from a long distance and never flush the bird.

Weather / sea state

Clear cold days.