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Bubo scandiacus
One of the largest species of Owl with a wingspan of 49–59 in and on average it is the heaviest Owl in North America weighing 3.5 to 6.6 lb.
Snowy Owls breed in the Arctic Tundra and winter south through Canada.
I took this photograph in the prairies east of Calgary. Given the heavy barring it looks like a female. Probably my last Snowy Owl spotting for this winter.
Spotted on Mar 1, 2013
Submitted on Mar 8, 2013
38 Comments (1–25)
How on earth do you see so many of them? Awesome shot!
Amazing!
I love the Owl's facial expression, haha.
It's a fantastic photo for srue.
Congratulations - great shot!
Congratulations on your well deserved SOTD. Amazing photo :)
Wonderful picture! A well-deserved SOTD.
I am still trying to spot one. No luck so far.
Congrats on SOTD. Superb capture and gorgeous bird!
Amazing picture ..congrats
super action photo
Great capture Ianmaton,congrats on the SOTD and thanks for sharing
Awesome spotting ... Congratulations Ianmaton !!
Congratulations Ianmaton !!!
Congratulations wonderful shot !
Congratulations ianmaton!
wow! great shot!
Thanks to all for the very kind comments! It's great to get an SOTD! It's also an excellent way for me to end my Snow Owl searches for this winter.
All the best!
Ian
Oh cool! Your owl got SOTD. Fantastic! Congratulations!
Beautiful photo and bird. One of my favorite birds, thanks for sharing!
Awesome spotting, congratulations ianmaton! It looks like it's smiling!
Beautiful capture! Congrats!
Fantastic! Congratulations!
Congratulations and well deserved !
congrats! Beautiful spotting, beautiful owl. Thanks for sharing!!
Congrats Ian! This stunning capture has been chosen as spotting of the day!
Unlike most other owl species, snowy owls hunt mainly in the daytime, preying upon birds, as well as mammals, ranging from small rodents to large hares. An adult owl may also eat around 1600 lemmings per year.
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Amazing!