If one follows migratory bird movements, it is hard to miss all of the excitement being generated by the many snowy owl sightings this winter; an owl is regularly seen at Union Station in downtown Washington D.C. dining on rats and pigeons to the delight of commuters, tourists and birders.
The images in this post are from years past, and all were taken not far from our location in central Maryland.
Despite their distinct coloration, snowy owls are often overlooked...
It is worth the inconvenience though, when that white object turns out turns out to be a snowy owl...
The next images were taken in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia...
I was well over 100 yards from this bird; using a 600mm lens and further cropping during post processing. After landing, it entertained itself by playing with a branch...
I am fairly certain the next image is a yawn, and not that the owl was laughing at me...
We spotted this owl on a day trip to Delaware...
We went searching in nearby Pennsylvania when we happened upon two owls in a farm field...
Spotting one on a snow covered field can be a challenge...
Luckily for us, crows can't resist harassing owls...
Other than some ruffled feathers, there was no harm done...
In short order, the owl was off in search of a barn pigeon...
So keep your eyes open, because one never knows when an opportunity might present itself. The next image, and the first one at the beginning of this post, were taken through the open sunroof of my car less than 10 miles from home...
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