America's Great Outdoors
In a major snowy owl irruption, these beautiful Arctic owls have been overwintering at refuges across the lower 48 states, from Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts. This male snowy owl was photographed near Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois on Jan. 27. Photo: John Schwegman

In a major snowy owl irruption, these beautiful Arctic owls have been overwintering at refuges across the lower 48 states, from Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts. This male snowy owl was photographed near Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois on Jan. 27.

Photo: John Schwegman

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