Male snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) atop a barn roof
There's no surprise how this guy got his name, is there? He's as white as snow. He's currently visiting a central Ontario field for the winter and in the spring will return to the Arctic to raise a family.
Snowy owl about to take off
He allowed me to get quite close before flapping his wings to take off for another roof close by.
I am joining Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE
Two great photos Camera Girl. I'm still waiting to to see an owl in my neighbourhood. I know there here, I just can't find them.
ReplyDeleteA magnificent bird for sure. Great captures!
ReplyDeleteHave never seen an owl in the wild; I must be doing something wrong! This is an amazing looking animal. In a way, he reminds me of my grandfather.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteWow! I guess there's no chance that I'll ever see one of these here in Texas! That beautiful blue sky is not much of a camouflage for him.
ReplyDeleteOh my, isn't he so striking? What a wonderful capture!
ReplyDeleteGirl...I'm so envious, it's a dream for me to see and take a picture of a owl, and this one...wow he is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLucky you! And Congratulations for these wonderful pictures!
Léia
he is fantastic, so are the photos, the second one he looks like he is made out of satin... so beautiful
ReplyDeleteWow! These are really beautiful photos. He is so white against the blue sky. I've never seen one here.
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous! It must have been thrilling to get close enough to take these amazing pictures. I have never seen a snowy owl.
ReplyDeleteSuch clear and close photo's. It must be thrilling to see this magnificant bird in person.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Wow, great captures of this lovely owl. He really stands out against the blue sky. I've never seen one of these.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely awesome! this one really is almost pure white!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I would have loved to have been there and seen that. Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous shots against that sky! This is the only type of owl I have seen in the wild - one very cold winter and he was right in the middle of the city in a park!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThose birds are stunning to see.
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Beautiful captures!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletethat is an amazing capture! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteThese are great images of an awesome bird! I'm very envious, as olws are my passion
ReplyDeleteWow, these are awesome! What a wonderful bird to have a chance at photographing. Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteWahoooooooo !
ReplyDeleteCongratulations ;-)
Céline & Philippe
Beautiful photos of a magnificent bird. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky!!! What an incredible find! Beautiful owls. And great shots....
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beauty, great shots and sighting. The Snowy Owl is one of my favorite sightings.
ReplyDeleteYour photography does him justice ... amazing bird and beautiful pictures. How blessed you are to have him close by ... opportunity knocks :)
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ Fron The Sol
Awesome WBW post!
ReplyDeleteWow, what captures! He's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see one of these! Great photos.
ReplyDeleteHe is gorgeous! And what wonderful photos! I've only seen one in the Colorado Rockies years ago! They are spectacular!
ReplyDeleteLast year I was able to see one in our neck of the woods here in Pa,an unusual sight for us.He stayed about a week.He was one of the most beautiful birds I`ve ever seen.For you to get this close & grab these shots...I have to admit,I`m envious! Thank-you for sharing!phyllis
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm jealous of these shots. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteRemarkable shots. He sure is white and so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos !
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo subject.
ReplyDeleteLove these shots!
ReplyDeleteThat's a truly magnificent bird.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing photos! That bird is so majestic.
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Oh wow EG! What fabulous captures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird, and aptly named.
ReplyDeleteShades of Harry Potter - I love it!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet looking!
The perfect name, he looks like a snow sculpture on your first photo! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteZo, zo, dat is nog eens een mooi plaatje, SCHITTEREND, ik ben toch zo dol op uilen, maar deze is wel heel erg mooi.
ReplyDeleteDat hij zo keurig bleef zitten, in één woord prachtig!!!
Groetjes, Joke
Nice pictures of snowy owl :) Hanne Bente
ReplyDeleteit looks like white silk. So beautiful. You are lucky to have it near. Coudl you please ask it to come my way?
ReplyDeleteWow! What an absolute beauty!
ReplyDeleteThese are marvelous photos of the owl against that brilliant blue sky. I especially like your second photo.
ReplyDeleteHe's stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love owls—they remind me of my grandma, who collected them. :)
Have a great day!
Wow!! Those are incredible captures!!
ReplyDeleteThere were quite a few that flew through Nebraska in fall and were killed by traffic, etc... Not sure how they got down this far south.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent bird.
So beautiful owl! Nicely photographed!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Pia
I do think that is one of the most magnificent birds. So glad he posed for you!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, what a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a magnificent bird! Love the contrast with the blue sky.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly would disappear against the snow in the background. Gorgeous shots.
ReplyDeleteWow! I think I'd pay good money to see that bird!!
ReplyDeleteAnd what great pictures - the exposure must be a nightmare.
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.
Stewart M - Melbourne
Marvelous!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I'm envious!
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