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Snowy Owl

Nyctea Scandiaca

Photo by Thurd13
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49.0352, -122.94

Field Notes

Description:

Uncommon to rare and irregular. Nests on open tundra. Winters in open fields or marshes, where it perches on the ground or fence posts even in daylight. More active at night, hunting small rodents and birds.

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Comments (9)
Thurd13
Thanks for the comments, and yes, there has been a big irruption of snowy owls in this area as well. I was privileged to have been able to see them. My first spotting of them but hopefully, not my last!
Gordon Dietzman
We've had a big irruption of snowy owls here in the Midwest. Are you experiencing the same irruption? Nice photo!
LauraMaria
I love these owls, so lucky that you saw them in the wild! Such gorgeous shots, that first pic is lovely :)
hg_williams3
lovely owls and great angle i imagine you got fairly close to these wild owls
Thurd13
Thanks for the comments...!
HemaShah
These birds are so beautiful!

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PublishedJanuary 15, 2012

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