After a long search

[rtbaum]

Here in the frozen north the current temperature is a temperate -2 F. I have searching for several weeks for a rare visitor from the arctic. About every 4-5 years, snowy owls will migrate into my part of Minnesota in response to a lack of sufficient food. This individual has been reliably showing up near a shopping center 10 miles from home.



handheld, iso 450, f8, 1/320 sec, 400mm


Yes......I would preferred a better angle and a better perch than a light pole, but I am still I am pleased to have the opportunity to see this bird

[jamn4ex]

I would camp out and wait for flight. What a beautiful bird.

[Brownbear]

Yes, camp out and wait for as long as it takes. I'm still searching for one of these beauties...

Beautiful light, focus and exposure.

I would camp out and wait for flight. What a beautiful bird.

[rtbaum]

I screwed up and was glancing around for a better position and it took flight........I kicked my self

[IzzieK]

Awww...she is a cutie...at least you had seen her and you have something to show for it...you'll find one again. Soon.

[travis4567]

Nice shot Randy. We're actually seeing these birds in New Jersey this year for the first time ever.

[rtbaum]

This individual has proven to be pretty easy to pattern, it is frequently seen at this location. Story is that there are actually two owls in this area. My theory is that they are territorial, this light pole gives the owl a direct sightline into the other owl's territory. The boundary line is the highway between. I will be back!!!