Update from the Arctic! This video shows five Snowy Owl chicks in their nest, huddled together for warmth in the cold wind. Snowy Owl eggs hatch asynchronously, or at different times, so these chicks range in age from 21 days old to 14 days old. There is one egg in the nest, which will not hatch at this point. The oldest two chicks are ready to leave the nest on foot, and will soon begin exploring away from the nest. “They will then roam the tundra being fed and protected by their parents, until

4.8K views · 355 reactions | Snowy Owl nesting update! This video shows newly-hatched snowy owl chicks in their nest. It was taken by Kylie Mohr in Utqiagvik, AK. Three chicks are visible, covered with white down with their eyes closed. There are four unhatched eggs in the nest, that will hopefully hatch over the next few days. Video by Kylie Mohr | Owl Research Institute | Facebook