Winter MAGIC

An Eye-Catching Sight Amid a breathtaking backdrop, the snowy owl’s stark yellow eyes peek from soft, pillowy plumage. At 6½ pounds, this owl is the heaviest in North America and can sometimes be seen in different areas of the United States during irruptions. Familiar Traveler American robins are considered a cheerful sign of spring. However, in winter, they join nomadic flocks—and have been caught in January snacking on crabapples, hawthorns and holly in every U.S. state, aside from Hawaii. Flocking Together The sharp, stunning colors of northern cardinals, American goldfinches and house finches in winter are impressive. These typically territorial birds band together in winter when the food supply is limited. Forest Friends The pine grosbeak is a fan favorite—found in the boreal forest, the world’s largest intact woodland. The Minnesota-based nonprofit Friends of Sax-Zim Bog preserves…