Snowy Owl at the Beach
Feb 3, 2023 13:42:36 #
After being alerted by a local newspaper that a Snowy Owl was spotted at a New Hampshire beach state park, I had to see if I could find and photograph her. I was fortunate that on my second visit I saw her down by the mouth of the river where it meets the ocean. Unfortunately, only one of my photos showed her face as she was facing the water. Nevertheless I’m happy that I spotted her even though she was a bit camera shy. Perhaps my next visit will result in better images. She is quite an impressive bird. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Doug
Doug
Feb 3, 2023 13:46:20 #
Feb 3, 2023 13:54:22 #
Beautiful! I’ve been trying to find one here in NJ but no luck so far
Feb 3, 2023 13:59:36 #
Beautiful! Thank you, she's definitely something we wouldn't come across here in Kentucky.
Feb 3, 2023 14:06:59 #
cosmo54 wrote:
Beautiful! I’ve been trying to find one here in NJ but no luck so far
Thanks, I would not have even looked were it not for the newspaper article (which my wife found). Good luck.
Feb 3, 2023 14:51:42 #
Feb 3, 2023 15:09:21 #
UTMike wrote:
Beautiful set, Doug! Your persistence paid off.
Thank you. I will go back once this frigid weather (-30 degrees with the wind chill) leaves.
Feb 3, 2023 15:15:40 #
Doug Gaudette wrote:
After being alerted by a local newspaper that a Sn... (show quote)
Magnificent creature, perfectly captured 🤍🤍⭐🤍🤍
Feb 3, 2023 17:30:57 #
Feb 4, 2023 07:22:27 #
These are great ! I am in Hampton & have yet to spot this winter - which beach - thinking possibly Hampton State Park ?
Feb 4, 2023 08:18:24 #
mem wrote:
These are great ! I am in Hampton & have yet to spot this winter - which beach - thinking possibly Hampton State Park ?
You are correct, it’s Hampton Beach State Park. The owl was hanging out on the shore near the river just after it flows under the bridge. I’ve been there twice and she was there both times. I hope to keep checking. Good luck with your search.
Feb 4, 2023 09:51:21 #
I live on Long Island, we get Snowy Owls every winter. Unfortunately, when photographers find out they are here they come, walk on the dunes, (which is clearly marked not to walk on the dunes) and try to flush the owls to get them in flight.
It is so important to respect the owls. They sleep during the day and hunt early morning and evening.
I have been fortunate to get several Snowys.
This one was at a local beach club, I was so fortunate to be in the right place at the right time.
It is so important to respect the owls. They sleep during the day and hunt early morning and evening.
I have been fortunate to get several Snowys.
This one was at a local beach club, I was so fortunate to be in the right place at the right time.
Feb 4, 2023 09:52:17 #
Feb 4, 2023 10:03:28 #
Feb 4, 2023 10:51:01 #
Fantastic image...would love to see one "in the wild"...in my viewfinder!! 
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