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Mar 13, 2014 13:36:50   #
gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand
 
PierreH wrote:
Snowy Owls, in large numbers, have come South from the North this Winter looking for food. They perch on poles, posts, roof tops, and large trees during the day time searching parking lots, airport runways, and open fields often adjacent to highways. Sadly, some have been hit by vehicles.
Luck was with us. We found one atop a light standard, in a park-and-ride lot, along side a four-lane highway.
We got to about 75 feet away and were able to shoot up. Getting closer would likely have harassed the bird. They are under considerable stress.
They are gorgeous. Bird authorities say the Snowy is the largest of all the owls.

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Great shots Pierre, a very beautiful owl. Thanks so much for sharing. A few have been seen and recorded in Florida this winter

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Mar 13, 2014 13:59:08   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
Really nice shots of a striking bird!

Bob

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Mar 13, 2014 14:02:43   #
Selkii Loc: Oakland, CA & Vancouver Island
 
Ditto on all praise! Gorgeous photos, fabulous bird!

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Mar 13, 2014 15:17:33   #
HowardPepper Loc: Palm Coast, FL
 
Very nice set, Pierre!

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Mar 13, 2014 16:05:19   #
Rosanna Loc: Montana
 
Lucky you! Nice photos!

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Mar 13, 2014 16:11:58   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
Super shots of this beautiful bird, Pierre. I have a feeling I won't be seeing a Snowy Owl here. :-)
PierreH wrote:
Snowy Owls, in large numbers, have come South from the North this Winter looking for food. They perch on poles, posts, roof tops, and large trees during the day time searching parking lots, airport runways, and open fields often adjacent to highways. Sadly, some have been hit by vehicles.
Luck was with us. We found one atop a light standard, in a park-and-ride lot, along side a four-lane highway.
We got to about 75 feet away and were able to shoot up. Getting closer would likely have harassed the bird. They are under considerable stress.
They are gorgeous. Bird authorities say the Snowy is the largest of all the owls.

Please view in download.
Snowy Owls, in large numbers, have come South from... (show quote)

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Mar 13, 2014 16:28:43   #
larryzplace Loc: Elk Grove Village Illinois
 
PierreH wrote:
Snowy Owls, in large numbers, have come South from the North this Winter looking for food. They perch on poles, posts, roof tops, and large trees during the day time searching parking lots, airport runways, and open fields often adjacent to highways. Sadly, some have been hit by vehicles.
Luck was with us. We found one atop a light standard, in a park-and-ride lot, along side a four-lane highway.
We got to about 75 feet away and were able to shoot up. Getting closer would likely have harassed the bird. They are under considerable stress.
They are gorgeous. Bird authorities say the Snowy is the largest of all the owls.

Please view in download.
Snowy Owls, in large numbers, have come South from... (show quote)


Very nice

:thumbup: :thumbup:

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Mar 13, 2014 18:22:03   #
Photobud Loc: Palmetto, Florida
 
A beautiful series and great captures of some very special looks of this treasured bird. Nicely done I enjoyed looking

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Mar 13, 2014 19:32:02   #
moose19
 
:thumbup: :thumbup: awesome set, nice going

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Mar 13, 2014 20:54:26   #
AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC
 
I love these owls, and you got some great pictures of this one.

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Mar 13, 2014 21:16:34   #
BamaTexan Loc: Deep in the heart of Texas
 
Absolutely beautiful!

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Mar 14, 2014 00:30:12   #
sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA
 
These are excellent shots, Pierre!

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Mar 14, 2014 07:17:47   #
infocus Loc: Australia
 
PierreH wrote:
Snowy Owls, in large numbers, have come South from the North this Winter looking for food. They perch on poles, posts, roof tops, and large trees during the day time searching parking lots, airport runways, and open fields often adjacent to highways. Sadly, some have been hit by vehicles.
Luck was with us. We found one atop a light standard, in a park-and-ride lot, along side a four-lane highway.
We got to about 75 feet away and were able to shoot up. Getting closer would likely have harassed the bird. They are under considerable stress.
They are gorgeous. Bird authorities say the Snowy is the largest of all the owls.

Please view in download.
Snowy Owls, in large numbers, have come South from... (show quote)


Just beautiful; Love the last one especially. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Mar 14, 2014 07:37:34   #
Pierre H.J. Dumais Loc: Mississippi Mills, Ont.
 
Sirius_one wrote:
Gorgeous pictures of a beautiful bird. :thumbup: :thumbup:


Thank you Serius_one.

Pierre

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Mar 14, 2014 07:40:52   #
Pierre H.J. Dumais Loc: Mississippi Mills, Ont.
 
Jimjay wrote:
Beautiful set, Pierre. I've never seen one of these guys and really appreciate your posting them.

Thanks Jimjay.
I saw one about 25 years ago from a long way off and up until this week, that was it.

Pierre

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