TruemorsThis photo was taken in Barrow, Alaska, a.k.a. "Top of the World." Snowy Owls are not always white as one would imagine. This one was waiting for prey and not very happy that I was around.
Snowy Owl
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NP! ID: 1323814
Title: Snowy Owl
File Size: 500 × 333 – 56.14 KB
Created: Fri, 07/18/2008 - 8:54pm
Modified: Fri, 07/18/2008 - 8:54pm
File Type: image (jpeg)
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at 21:04 on July 18th, 2008
I lived in Barrow, Alaska, a.k.a. "Top of the World" for 8 years. I was mesmerized by the wildlife and took hundreds of photos; possibly thousands. And it was not difficult to find a photo op everyday. I watched the Snowy Owls outside my dining room window and waited for the perfect opportunity to catch them hunting or nesting. This particular photo was taken on a snowdrift out on the tundra. I sat with the owl for quite some time before she flew away. They also love sitting on the cemetery crosses in order to hunt.