My husband and I decided to visit our local zoo a few days ago and I managed to get some shots of a Snowy Owl. Unfortunately almost all of the birds and animals were behind chain link fences so it was difficult to take unobstructed photos of the zoo residents. In this photo I tried to zoom in between the "links" of the fence. (You can click on the photos to view a larger image.)
I found these interesting facts about the Snowy Owl on the All About Birds website..*Snowy Owl pairs fiercely defend their nests against predators, even wolves.
*An individual Snowy Owl may eat 3-5 lemmings per day, or up to 1,600 per year.
*The Snowy Owl can be found represented in cave paintings in Europe.
My husband was able to get closer to the fence and he managed to take these unobstructed shots of the owl.
From the National Geographic website... The snowy owl is a patient hunter that perches and waits to identify its prey before soaring off in pursuit. Snowy owls have keen eyesight and great hearing, which can help them find prey that is invisible under thick vegetation or snowcover. The owls deftly snatch their quarry with their sharp talons.
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13 comments:
So beautiful! My mother loved owls.
This is such a beautiful bird. It reminds me of Harry Potter.
That little guy is beautiful!
What an amazing bird. I don't think I've ever seen a Snowy Owl. Thanks for for sharing this.
He is magnificent and such a wonderful text. He really is adorable.
he looks sho shoft!
A beautiful bird, and some really nice pictures. The chain link doesn't seem to have stopped you at all.
What a beautiful bird!
Wonderful shots!
I love that first closeup.
Makes me think of Harry Potter.
Thanks for your visit and comment on my deer photo.
That is a gorgeous owl! Have a wonderful Sunday! :)
This owl is beautiful beyond words! These photos are absolutely fantastic.
They are just beautiful great shots.Thanks for stopping by
just downright gorgeous..sandy
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