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The Snowy Owls of Boston Logan International Airport

February 18, 2025 00:11:46 2.82 MB ( 8.46 MB less) Downloads: 0

Every year, a number of snowy owls (aka Arctic owls) find their way to an unlikely haven: Boston Logan International Airport. Owl expert Norman Smith has been leading the way to study these birds and figure out why they love to land at one of the busiest airports in the country.