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Snowy Owl (216)

Nyctea scandiaca

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Feb 10 2022

Details: female, adult

Cornwall - I found two birds only a few minutes from home in an industrial sector. A large open undeveloped weedy area undoubtedly has plenty of meadow voles to keep them going. This bird was perched on a pole and headed down to attempt a capture. It wasn't successful but rather than returning immediately it stayed for five minutes. Because it wasn't that far out from the car I got some nice shots.

Date uploaded: Feb 11 2022

Comments (4):
Chris: That’s great to witness and capture. I can’t recall seeing a Snowy hunting…except one strange nighttime observation after leaving work at the airport.
BrianMorin: In this case the bird hovered over a spot for about 10 seconds before realizing that it didn't have a target. I rarely see that type of action because it usually makes contact.

Snowy Owl (216)

Nyctea scandiaca

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Jan 4 2022

Details: female, adult

Kingston (Wolfe Island)- We were very surprised that the bird didn't take off as we drove by, especially being an adult female. The pink sky was an interesting background.

Date uploaded: Jan 26 2022

Comments (4):
Ahmad Shah: It is always nice to see this magnificent bird. Great shot.
BrianMorin: She was a beauty. There were a number of birds but most were at a distance.

Snowy Owl (216)

Nyctea scandiaca

Brian Morin

Canada (Prince Edward Island)

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Details: female, adult

Ottawa - My first Snowy photos this winter, hopefully with more to come.

Date uploaded: Dec 20 2021

Comments (6):
Ahmad Shah: That is gorgeous, good shot.
BrianMorin: It was early morning and the bird had just settled in for the day. The choice of roosting site is deliberate.

Snowy Owl (216)

Nyctea scandiaca

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: Feb 15 2021

Details: female, immature, multiple species

Ottawa- This was a bizarre scene. The Raven stood right beside the owl but did not attack it. It called a few times, walked circles around it and would stand right in front of it, inches away from the Snowy's face. The Raven eventually flew off. The owl didn't give up any ground. The Raven is spotted in snow making it look like it is snowing.

Date uploaded: Feb 16 2021

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Snowy-breasted Hummingbird (25)

Amazilia edward

Ahmad Shah

Panama

Date taken: Mar 7 2020

Guadelope, Chiriqui Province.

Date uploaded: Dec 9 2020

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Snowy Owl (216)

Nyctea scandiaca

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: Dec 8 2020

Details: female

Amherst Island - a classic view of this striking species. We were under cover of a structure to avoid disturbing the bird, which was about 25 metres out.

Date uploaded: Dec 9 2020

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