Following photos were taken on December 20 2013 This follows an announcement on December 11 that

the Port Authority had enacted a protocol to shoot and kill all Snowy Owls that were seen at JFK Airport

This was followed by a huge outcry that resulted in a social media and online petition effort

The Port Authority Reversed that policy within 24 hours and will now capture and release as other airports do---Common sense ,and social media engagement, have prevailed!!