NYCkayaker An arctic visitor off Piermont

[David Gottlieb]

Eric,

It depends on what large is. I've never seen an owl at Swindlers but I am
sure they live in Highbridge Park and the Cove... I have seen a number of
owls in Inwood Hill Park, including the Great Horned, the Eastern Screech
Owl, the Barn among others.... Of these three the great horned is the
largest; and many owls tend to have some white plumage on the front of their
bodies.... More info is probably needed for identification..... In the
meantime, enjoy the mystery.....



On 1/28/07 3:59 PM, "Erik Baard" <erik at licboathouse.org> wrote:

> Several of us sighted an owl ....   on the Harlem River
> by Swindlers Cove twice in different years. It was rather large and
> appeared white, though that could be in contrast with the dark nights.
> 
> Anyone out there have an idea what species it might have been, if it's
> so unlikely to be a snowy owl?
> 
>