SoCal Snowy Owl

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer

Published April 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM PDT

When a rare snowy owl appears in a California suburb—the first sighting in 100 years—it captivates residents, turning a quiet neighborhood into a global destination. Through breathtaking footage and heartfelt stories, this documentary explores how one bird fostered human connection, inspired conservation awareness, and offered a moment of hope in a rapidly changing world.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app

When a rare snowy owl appears in a California suburb—the first sighting in 100 years—it captivates residents, turning a quiet neighborhood into a global destination. Through breathtaking footage and heartfelt stories, this documentary explores how one bird fostered human connection, inspired conservation awareness, and offered a moment of hope in a rapidly changing world.

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Behind The Scenes: SoCal Snowy

Credits: Producers: Walter Josten, Patricia Josten, Denver Holt, Philip Braun, Roy Rausch, Adam Ansari, Patrick Josten. Director: Christopher Angel. Editor: Philip Braun. Director of Photography: Charles Swanson

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Jennifer Robinson

Jen is a web producer at KPBS, responsible for program promotion, online membership-related activities, and is the editor of the KPBS community calendar. Jen has worked at KPBS since 2000. She is originally from Las Vegas and attended UNLV.

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