Cool video. I remember seeing a snowy owl just north of Foley, Mn during their migration when I was a kid....I was clutching my little.22 pretty tight, the dammed thing scared the hell out of me but he sure was beautiful. He was the one and only snowy I've ever seen in the wild.
The mice were set on the ground loose (no tether or trap). Generally, the mouse was unharmed because the owl was surprised by the net coming down on them and they never grabbed it. However, there was a rare occurrence when the mouse ran away from the netter and was grabbed out of reach of the biologist.
Speaking of getting away, didn't the little rodent guys want to get away from under the trap? Or were their little legs ties to wee stakes in the ground?
Oh, and the GGOs actually get a meal out of the deal?
Amazing video....you guys must have a lot of fun working with these beautiful owls!!
archangang 5 months ago
Great video! thanks for sharing that. What a cool looking owl. And they were brave to not use gloves. Love the owl ice cream cone : )
biodot88 8 months ago
Cool video. I remember seeing a snowy owl just north of Foley, Mn during their migration when I was a kid....I was clutching my little.22 pretty tight, the dammed thing scared the hell out of me but he sure was beautiful. He was the one and only snowy I've ever seen in the wild.
5FO2GO 11 months ago
I bet that owl is thinking...what the hell is going on lol
dropouts 1 year ago
The mice were set on the ground loose (no tether or trap). Generally, the mouse was unharmed because the owl was surprised by the net coming down on them and they never grabbed it. However, there was a rare occurrence when the mouse ran away from the netter and was grabbed out of reach of the biologist.
c29prc 2 years ago
Speaking of getting away, didn't the little rodent guys want to get away from under the trap? Or were their little legs ties to wee stakes in the ground?
Oh, and the GGOs actually get a meal out of the deal?
JimmyJoeLard 2 years ago
@JimmyJoeLard There is no trap here, just a net held by hand. The mouse was not restrained by anything.
Sometimes the owls got food, but usually by accident. We try not to teach them that people bring food.
c29prc 1 year ago