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Published: 2014-01-20 03:28:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 903; Favourites: 40; Downloads: 7
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All along the coast of New England we are experiencing a huge influx of Snowy Owls. Β These beautiful birds have moved from their native artic habitat in search of food. Β Can't wait to enjoy photographing these amazing animals all winter.Related content
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Beautiful photo against a very complimentary uniform sky!!
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thank you.... very much.....
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Magnificent photo! You should be really proud!
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Really beautiful.
Is probably a female because of the black markings on her feathers. Males are almost completely white.
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actually... all white means they are adult.... Β the black specs and lines on the feathers mean they are juvenile. Β what happens is they have a huge birth year in the arctic and then there is a shortage of food so the young are forced to relocate in search of a food source. Β they love the coast cause the tides flush many rodents into view and they become prey....
thank you.. glad you liked the image!
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Thanks-your photos are outstanding!
Found the following information at: www.ehow.com/about_6330925_difβ¦
Males: The male snowy owl, although born grayish-brown, turns very white as he ages. He may keep up to three gray bands on his tail. The oldest males are the whitest. The average male weight is about fifty-seven ounces (slightly over three and one half pounds) and his average height is around twenty-three inches (just under two feet). When he is being territorial around his nesting area or during breeding season the male will hoot loudly with a resounding "hoo, hoo." The typical call sounds like a coarse bark. Males hunt and protect their mate and babies.
Females: Female snowy owls have white faces and bibs but keep their gray and brownish barred back and wing coloring throughout their life. They have from four to six gray bands on their tails. Females are larger than the males weighing about sixty ounces (just under four pounds) and averaging about twenty-six inches (just over two feet) in height. Females rarely hoot. Their sound is higher pitched than the male.
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He or she is stunning! You did well with this framing.
I saw one flying above my car on Saturday. Curses erupted when I realized I didn't have the camera. ...sigh...
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thank you.. glad you liked the image and the subject
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thank you. .so much.. they are beautiful birds!
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u r most welcome........ very graceful looking.
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they are SO graceful..and fierce.. just amazing to see
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it must be amazing to see , i have only seen them in the zoo.
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they are so beautiful.... graceful... fierce.... wild..
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lovely............ graceful is a fitting word for them..more wildlife pictures please.
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posted a new one today...
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good.. glad you saw it!
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yes yes me too.......... thanks for sharing.
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Lucky you to have these owls in your vicinity! Β I'm told we have them here, but I've not seen one. Β If I ever do you'll probably hear me whooping for joy clear across the country. Β
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I love to see them... Β every couple of winters we get a big influx and this is one of those years. I keep going to look for them and hopefully get some images... Β they are beautiful and inspiring to see. Β thank you!
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