Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Snowy Owl

 Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)

Visiting from the Arctic, this female Snowy Owl was sitting quietly on a pier that juts out into Lake Ontario. Her mate (almost pure white) was further out on the pier. Snowy Owls are hardy! It was a bitter cold day and they just sat there in the wind.  Not me! I soon left the pier to find a warmer spot.

Same Snowy Owl

I am connecting to Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE

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55 comments:

  1. RevrunnerDecember 31, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Wonderful!

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  2. Judy December 31, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    She's beautiful!

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  3. MadSnapperDecember 31, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    awwwwwww is what I said when he popped up. sooooo cute. adorable and even cuter than a penguin.

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  4. DarlaDecember 31, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Such a pretty bird. I must say thouogh that an image of a pine cone popped into my head when I saw it

    Darla

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  5. sonia a. mascaroDecember 31, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Amazing that Snowy Owl!
    Love Owls and here where I live there are many Burrow Owl,(Athene cunicularia). They are cute.

    Wishing you and yours a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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  6. KathyDecember 31, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Her facial expression is downright cute!

    Happy New Year.

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  7. DaveDecember 31, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Just doesn't get much better than that, envious beyond words.

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  8. Hootin AnniDecember 31, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    It's incredibly beautiful!!! What a glorious, wonderful photo set E G!!

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  9. Grandma Barb's This and ThatDecember 31, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    What a pretty owl. It's amazing how they can survive in the coldest of weather.
    Wishing you a Happy New Year.

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  10. Hootin AnniDecember 31, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    ps...just browsed your previous post on the lift bridge. I've never seen these in operation before. Wow.

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  11. William KendallDecember 31, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    She is such a beauty!

    Have a happy New Year!

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  12. Linda W.December 31, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Fantastic shots! So cool to see a snowy owl close up. Thanks for sharing your photos.

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  13. StephanieDecember 31, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Fabulous shot!

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  14. TexWisGirlDecember 31, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    poor travelers. i hope they find food aplenty. :)

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  15. BirdmanDecember 31, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Must say... I really have a weakness for owls.

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  16. LowellDecember 31, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    These are absolutely fantastic shots! What a cute critter. Can't imagine how they can keep from freezing, though!

    A very happy New Year to you and your family!

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  17. theconstantwalkerDecember 31, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    What a stunning little bird... wonderful images

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  18. Findlay WildeDecember 31, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    What an amazing bird to see. One day I hope I will see one. I hope you have a brilliant 2014. from Findlay

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  19. ElaDecember 31, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    What a beautiful bird !
    I wish you all the best and happiness in New Year !

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  20. UnknownDecember 31, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Wov. What a owl. Lovely picture!
    Happy New Year!
    JetteMajken

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  21. JanDecember 31, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    What wonderful captures. Love 'em.

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  22. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern GardeningDecember 31, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Wow! Beautiful! Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

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  23. Gail DixonDecember 31, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    What a beautiful bird and how lucky you were to see and photograph it! Happy New Year!!

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  24. My Little Home and GardenDecember 31, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    It's a magnificent looking bird and beautiful photographs.

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  25. mickDecember 31, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Great photos of beautiful birds.

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  26. RedPatDecember 31, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    That is the only kind of owl I have ever seen and it was a thrilling sight, right in the middle of the city a few years ago! Have a good New Year's eve, EG!

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  27. Taken For GrantedDecember 31, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    The snowy owl is a beautiful bird. You are lucky to have seen this pair. Have a happy new year!

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  28. Small City ScenesDecember 31, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Excellent shot of a beautiful little Snowy in the snow.
    You take such good pictures. MB

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  29. KarenDecember 31, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Fabulous captures. She looks pretty content even in the cold. Happy New Year EG!

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  30. JoDecember 31, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    What stunning images of the Snowy Owl. Happy New Year to you. Greetings, Jo, Tanzania

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  31. Billy Blue EyesDecember 31, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Nice bird, even look like it is laughing at you

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  32. Andrea @ From The SolDecember 31, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    You are so lucky to have the Snowy Owls where you can walk out and take pictues. We did have a few in our area last year, but I was never able to make it over to Lake Michigan to see them. They only come down here when there is a scarcity of food in thier normal habitat. Your pictures are wonderful and remind me of our Owls ... how they sit on thier feet and puff out thier feathers to keep warm. Beautiful Pictures, EG. Thanks again for a year of shared photos and information that I have absorbed like a sponge ... Hope your New Year brings many wonderfully exciting experiences for you to capture on your camera ... along with good health and much joy :)

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  33. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 31, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Oh goodness the poor thing looks so COLD! What a beautiful bird...brave you for getting out in the freeze to capture him.

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  34. thewovenspokeDecember 31, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    It is just so awesome that you see those beautiful Snowy Owls! thanks for sharing. Have a great New Year.

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  35. Carole M.December 31, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I think they're adorable; you just want to pick it up and put it on your bookshelf! Like one of those little fluffy toys that talk back to you it reminds me of. That's all quite flippant, in reality, they're stunning to see and amazing how they fight the cold like they do; just amazing; great pick up!!

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  36. CynthiaDecember 31, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Such a beautiful bird. Some winters when the food supply is scant, they come down to central Minnesota and I get to see them, too.

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  37. eileeninmdDecember 31, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    The Snowy Owl is beautiful, great photos! Happy New Years to you and your family!

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  38. Lisa GordonDecember 31, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    What a beautiful bird!!

    I wish you a very Happy New Year.

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  39. Buttons ThoughtsDecember 31, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    INCREDIBLE I think this is a wonderful way to start 2014. Happy New Year Cameragirl. Hug B

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  40. Ruth HiebertDecember 31, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Amazing shots.

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  41. NeilDecember 31, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Great photos wish it was cooler here 39 the other day.Happy New Year.

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  42. UnknownDecember 31, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    One of these days I will be able to photograph this amazing owl. You are so lucky you got to see it.. Happy New Year !!!

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  43. Gemma WisemanJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    Amazingly detailed markings on this snowy owl.

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  44. ArijaJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    So utterly cute! Love the way it looks at you through barely a slit.
    Have a particularly wonderful 2014!

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  45. Mary Howell CromerJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    How amazing~ One was found this past week here in KY and is now in a rehab facility very near our home. It is getting better and I so would love to see it in the coming 3 months~

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  46. Merisi ViennaJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Amazing!
    So glad you lasted out there long enough to takes these gorgeous images. The owl seems to look at you with a twinkle in her eye. ;-)

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  47. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Ha! she almost looks like she's smiling at you in a very 'knowing' way EG :) Excellent shots, I'd love to see one,

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  48. wilfJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Glad you still have the photo, it is such a wonderful shot. Happy New Year!

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  49. HansHBJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Awesome post!
    Happy New Year to you!

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  50. sunshineJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Wow, very impressive photos and a Happy New Year.

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  51. Anne (cornucopia)January 2, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Oooh, great photos and you were so lucky to get them! I was out at a beach where they've been seen here, but they weren't there at the time. (I'm hoping they stay all winter so I have more opportunities to snap photos of them.)

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  52. NormaJanuary 4, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    She's beautiful!

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  53. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    What a gorgeous bird!

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  54. RoseJanuary 6, 2014 at 12:27 AM

    It is so adorable...I would love to see one in person. Have you seen the show 'The Magic of the Snowy Owl?' It shows a pair of them raising their family.

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  55. kelleyJanuary 7, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    wow! what a find. I love this shot.

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