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The ethereally beautiful snowy owl, such as the one pictured, occasionally flies down from the far north for short stays — a thrilling happening for the lucky nearby residents.

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Bats and owls rule night skies whatever the weather
November 3, 2019 midnight

Bats and owls rule night skies whatever the weather

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our daytime chores and lifestyles that we hit the pillow at night wanting nothing more than a good night’s sleep. We are missing a lot of drama, however, for while we slumber, the night life of nature gets moving! Not only four-legged creatures, but airborne hunters whose “day” is just beginning — Namely, bats and owls.