Unusual number of snowy owls venture to Missouri for food

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 | 6:46 p.m. CST

COLUMBIA — When Bill Mees got the call from his friend Bill Clark on Dec. 23 saying that a snowy owl had been spotted along Interstate 70, the birding enthusiast didn't hesitate. He hopped into his car and drove to the site right away.

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