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My first in-the-wild Snowy Owl

 
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Nov 15, 2012 00:07 |  #1

After trying for a few years to find one, and driving a bunch of winter miles, it took me about 15 minutes during my lunch break yesterday to find this one. I heard rumors we had one in the area so I just had to check it out. I wish I'd had more time to work into a better position or to see it do something other than sit still or stretch, but I'll definitely take it!

My first Snowy!

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Yay!
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Oops, someone put it's head on backwards...must be cool to be able to turn your head that far around and stretch (it was taking a break from preening its back)
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Nov 15, 2012 00:09 |  #2

Very nice shots of the snowy Mike! Like the pose on the 3rd pic!


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Nov 15, 2012 00:49 |  #3

Fantastic :) It's quite a rush to find one of these in the open, isn't it?


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Nov 15, 2012 01:00 |  #4

I would take these any day too, Mike! It's a beautiful bird and these are three very fine images. Congrats on finally catching one of these beauties!


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Nov 15, 2012 04:22 |  #5

Very nice series!!! Really like #2


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Nov 15, 2012 04:33 as a reply to  @ mi77915's post |  #6

Great sighting and congratulations. Would love to see one in the wild.


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Nov 15, 2012 06:33 |  #7

Congrats on those shots, I like the last one, great pose!


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Nov 15, 2012 07:49 |  #8

Congrats indeed, Mike; good for you.
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Nov 15, 2012 08:02 |  #9

Well done. What a stunning bird. Must have been exciting to see it!


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Nov 15, 2012 10:42 |  #10

Great shots. The environment really shows off the size of the bird. And lucky you to get the oppty for the pics. Very nicely done.

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Nov 15, 2012 10:44 as a reply to  @ snyderman's post |  #11

YAYAYA!!!! Excellent captures Mike!


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Nov 15, 2012 13:52 |  #12

All are really nice, but #3 takes the cake with that pose.




  
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Nov 15, 2012 17:05 |  #13

I really like the first shot. The last one reminds me of a bodybuilder posing.


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Nov 15, 2012 17:14 |  #14

Congrats Mike and very well done on this ,its looking like another great Winter for Snowies .


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Nov 15, 2012 17:17 |  #15

great series.. i havent ever seen one yet!! LIke # 3 the best




  
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