ManitobaForget piña coladas on hot beaches. These snowbirds prefer binoculars and owls on the frozen Canadian prairieSouthern Manitoba is a winter hot spot for tourists who prefer seeking out elusive owls on the frozen prairie over beachside getaways.5 dozen international birders flock to frozen Manitoba for a chance to glimpse snowy owls, northern hawk owlsBryce Hoye · CBC News · Posted: Mar 01, 2026 7:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 11 hours agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 6 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Kishore Karamchandani, a pulmonary and critical care physician who lives in Montana, snapped this photo of a northern hawk owl in flight during a southern Manitoba winter birding tour in February 2026.…