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Snowy "Preyer"

© MELODIE C. ROBERTS

Snowy "Preyer"

Uploaded: January 15, 2014 | Entered: May 23, 2014 02:49:38

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New England has had an influx of snowy owls from the Artic Circle this winter.
Yesterday was a raw, rainy, foggy and boring day so I took my mom for a ride to the beach, hoping to spot at least one.
We could hardly believe our luck when we saw this owl in the marsh grass.

The raw, rainy, foggy and boring day, suddenly seemed brighter.




Exif: F Number: 5.7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 144.00 mm, Model: COOLPIX P500

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 15, 2014

A beautiful shot, Mel~ You sure were lucky! #1559628

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 15, 2014

WOW! Lucky indeed. Beautiful capture. #10947117

Gord MacEachern January 15, 2014

Morning Mel, fantastic image, winner in my book!! Seen one this winter but he was way off in another field. Always used the snowy owl as a trademark in my business! #10947129

Michelle Alton January 15, 2014

Well, you made MY day too! This is absolutely wonderful.

Two weeks ago one of my photo friends wrote that she'd seen a few around Bucks County. I thought she must have mistaken a Red Tail Hawk for a Snowy. (I didn't know that Snowy's were day hunters, and I didn't think we'd see snowy owls this far south). But she was right, and I am jealous!

What a nice treat for your mum! #10947153

Tamara K. Walker level-classic January 15, 2014

Mom is a good luck charm! #10947193

Colette M. Metcalf January 15, 2014

How beautiful, Mel!!! #10947220

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 15, 2014

Oh my, this is stunning! #10947232

Monnie Ryan January 15, 2014

They're inhabiting Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pa. - not that far from us - and I'd love to see one. I'm jealous too - and what a wonderful capture! #10947369

David Phalen January 15, 2014

Always good to take Mom for a ride.:) A great find and capture!! #10947482

John Connolly January 15, 2014

What a wonderful sight Melodie! Owls are one of my favorite birds! #10947567

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 16, 2014

What a Great experience to find this - Outstanding capture! #10948043

Lydia Williams level-classic January 25, 2014

Hi Mel,
OMG, this is wonderful....and I know we will see it again!! What a great image...Yup,glad Mom was there too...Thanks...I need to finish your gallery...Lots of fun here! #10955780

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