Rare Sight of Snowy Owl Spotted in Orange County Home, California

A rare sight for many birdwatchers occurred in Southern California after they found a snowy owl in Orange County.

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Washington DC, on January 12, 2022

It was a magnificent view for a birdwatcher who saw the rare bird as the snowy owl is not a frequent visitor in Southern California.

The report said that the American Bird Conservancy found the same bird in Florida, Central Florida and Texas.

Whatever the reason for the bird in Southern California, many birdwatchers were surely happy seeing it.

Snowy owls can be mostly seen in the Arctic or colder weather. Their feathers could provide them with enough warmth against extreme cold temperatures.

Snowy Owl

Based on the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the snowy owl's feet have feathers helping them with the arctic cold weather.

The report explained that the snow owl is good for targeting prey. They could swallow the whole amount of prey if it were smaller, eating lemmings, ducks or seabirds.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service added that the snowy owls cared so much for their young. The report explained that the male snow owl looked for food that he could feed to the young while the female stayed.

The difference between the male and female snow owls could be noticeable. The male looks all white, while the female snow owls have dark specks on their bodies.

Furthermore, the report added that birdwatchers, bird enthusiasts or anyone seeing the bird should keep a safe distance.

According to the report, watchers must not make unusual noises that could distract the birds. Watchers must not also feed the bird.

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Because it is considered a rare sight, bird watchers must avoid flashes in their photos.

On the other hand, authorities urged anyone to report if they find any bird being abused or dead.

California Weather

Meanwhile, the latest weather forecast reported that portions of California would expect heavy rain and a potential bomb cyclone.

According to CNN weather reports, the bomb cyclone in California could unload flooding rainfall and strong winds.

Residents prepared for the impact of the bomb cyclone, especially the threat of flooding and mudslides.

According to AccuWeather's recent report, dangerous winds were reported in portions of California on Wednesday.

In Bay Area, the report added that residents were issued an evacuation due to heavy rain and flooding risks, especially in Santa Curz.

Power outages were also reported due to severe weather conditions. AccuWeather's forecast and the PowerOutage.US said that about 72,216 in California had no power.

Bomb cyclones could strengthen rapidly, causing heavy rain concerns among residents. The first week in California could expect more rain until the weekend.

Due to the severe weather conditions, it is important to stay updated with the weather.

Evacuating immediately is important due to flood risks.

Meanwhile, motorists should consider the current travel climate and potential road hazards.