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Snowy Owl

Bubo (Nyclea) Scandiaca

Photo by RcClement
Published on Project Noah
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49.1487, -122.913

Field Notes

Description:

Snowy owls migrate in this area every year. This year they returned in huge numbers not seen in Boundary Bay since 2006. about 5 years ago. Bird watchers and the general public view and observe them in huge numbers also especially on weekends around the dykes.

Habitat:

Low lying marshlands or tundra where they hunt for rodents. lemmings. other waterfowl like ducks and birds. and maybe even fish.

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Comments (17)
EmilyMarino
Beautiful series! They are migrating unusually South this year. We are hoping we may see them in Colorado soon! ...but that may just be wishful thinking!
RcClement
thanks again and happy new year to everyone... im hoping i could spot another owl of a different species soon..
Ava T-B
Here's a little video about how this winter will bring more Snowy Owls than usual to the lower 48: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufkcx-UqljM&feature=share
DoraAnderson
I have always wanted to spot an owl! Congrats on this perfect spotting!
KarenL
Welcome to the Project Noah community! I look forward to seeing more of your spottings!
RcClement
thanks! everyone... i will definitely do more nature photography in the near future. Project Noah inspires me.. thanks again for the nice words of encouragement..
Carolina
Beautiful series, RcClement. Welcome to Project Noah!
Apple
You will need to join a mission (or more), the Best Wildlife link is here: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/5047016 Once you have joined the missions you can then "edit" your photo entry and assign up to 5 mission per spotting on the drop-down on the right-hand side of the site. The birds mission is: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/5033011
RcClement
thanks a lot Apple...how do i do that?
Apple
Beautiful series! I just love owls, they are so regal. These are fabulous photos and you should consider adding them to both the birds of the world and the Best Wildlife 2011 missions.

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedDecember 29, 2011

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