Alberta Canada Nature Picture of the Day

February 12, 2017: Snowy Owl

Pierre Renault 2/12/175:00 AM

After spending a number of winter days driving around the Alberta prairies, I finally managed to finally track down a female snowy owl near Mossleigh. She was sitting atop a telephone pole.

A few more photos of another snowy owl, also in the Mossleigh area....

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Pierre RenaultMember

Thank you all for the kind comments, it takes a lot of luck to get these and I just happened to be at the right place. Thanks again!

Paul HeymontGumbo Guru

For me, the most startling image is the owl in flight. I've only ever seen owls perched and looking like, well, our image of owls. In flight, what a difference!

Thanks!

DrFumblefingerGumbo Guru

Beautiful photographs! And I give you kudos for your determination in tracking these rather elusive birds down and getting them to pose for you.

2/12/1712:06 PM

Marilyn JonesTG Guru

WOW! Well done! The photo of the owl flying is pure poetry!

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