The short documentary reveals the extraordinary work of the man who has relocated nearly 1,000 owls from an airport area in the U.S.
“The Snowy Owls of Logan Airport,” reveals the extraordinary work of Norman Smith, who since 1981 has relocated nearly 1,000 snow owls from the Logan Airport area in Boston, U.S., thus protecting both animals and airplanes.
The short documentary shows the many snow owls that migrate from the Arctic and settle at Logan Airport, and how Smith captures and safely moves them away from the danger zone.
Created by Anna Miller, who also hosts the Podcast Animalia, the film highlights the unique migration patterns of North America’s largest owls and why they chose such an unlikely destination for the winter.
From the runway to the wild, Smith has released over 900 snow owls, all rescued from Logan, and his work is now a model for both public safety and conservation.
“It has been an incredible experience learning about these birds and seeing what they do, where they go, and how long they can live,” he says. “Together, we can better understand, appreciate, and take care of the world we live in.”
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