The U of M Raptor Center says an "irruption" is occurring this winter in the state, meaning non-migratory birds are flying ...

Welcome to the world’s largest owl! Owls, with their mesmerizing large eyes and silent flight, are iconic creatures of the night skies. Beyond their captivating appearance lies a world of fascinating ...

Owls that live in the boreal forest in Canada have flown south to northeastern Minnesota in search of their preferred food, ...

Bird enthusiasts are flocking to Minnesota in hopes of catching a glimpse of a great gray owl. They're one of North America's largest owl species and many have flown down from Canada to find food.

Often called the Phantom of the North, the great grey owl ("Strix nebulosa") has been seen in Coquitlam over the past month.

But the huge, round facial disc gave it away. It was a great gray owl, which at about 2 feet is North America’s tallest owl, with a 5-foot wingspan. MPR News helps you turn down the noise and ...