Population of snowy owls at airport drawing birders and researchers from throughout the region
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Population of snowy owls at airport drawing birders and researchers from throughout the region

Dec 30, 2013

Snowy owls have become Batavia's latest tourist attraction. Birders are driving out to the Genesee County Airport from miles around to see the majestic raptors. "It's very special to come out and see such an unusual bird," said Leslie Phillips, a Rochester resident who read about the "irruption" of snowy owls in Batavia through an e-mail discussion list for birders.

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