Our nickname as the “Arctic Riviera” for the Duluth / Superior area makes great sense if you consider:

• I saw not one, but two Snowy Owls yesterday (no April Fool’s Joke)
• A winter storm is taking hold of our region today (April 2nd)

Given the weather yesterday evening was truly “dreich” (my new favorite best word courtesy of my Scottish blogging friend, Brian Scott and his blog: Scozmo’s Photery,) both owls were definitely NOT enjoying the 30 mph winds off Lake Superior.  However, today is worse with snow and increased winds thrown into the equation. Anyhow … April Snowys!

It should be obvious, I have returned from Costa Rica. LOL!

April Snowy Owls

Windblown … the Movie (video link for blog email subscribers)