Blizzard O' Snowies

Gallery: AvianPosted December 31, 2011339 views12 comments

What do you call a group of Snowy Owls? A flock? I must say I'd never had to worry about such a term before this winter, but...given that I saw at least 30 different Snowy Owls in a relatively small area today, maybe a term is needed! I think a "blizzard" of Snowy Owls is an appropriate term! It's been a rather amazing winter for these guys.

This was the first one of the day today, bright and early near dawn. Canon 50D, 400 5.6L, ISO 500, 1/200, f5.6, 430EX @ -1.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on December 31, 2011 at 7:27 AM

Wow, what eyes! Nice photo. If it were mine, I am debating if I would get rid of the flash catch light in the eyes. Minor nit. Enjoy your "blizzard" of Snowy Owls.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 31, 2011 at 12:18 PM

No nits from me - a gorgeous shot of a beautiful bird.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 31, 2011 at 2:48 PM

Sweet look at this snowy Terry. Wish I had the problem of seeing too many snowy owls. Have fun with them while they are around.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on December 31, 2011 at 7:02 PM

what a beauty, Terry--great eyes, nice setting. that is a blizzard I would love to see.....

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Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on December 31, 2011 at 8:07 PM

Lovely image of this beauty in great light too.Blizzrd is a rather neat name for that many snowies together.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 31, 2011 at 8:25 PM

I think Blizzard works! Love the eyes here and great exposure. I would love to see one of these.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on December 31, 2011 at 9:14 PM

I've been looking', but can't find one! This is gorgeous and I think "blizzard" works, too! Well done! Sharon

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on December 31, 2011 at 10:07 PM

It is really staring you down, Terry :). Great capture. We are having plenty of these here in Kansas, but so far the couple I have seen haven't been very approachable :(, so I am getting just "owlscapes".

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 1, 2012 at 6:44 AM

Great look from the bird. I like the pastel blue of the background with the colors of the owl. Looks like you'll be having a blast with these birds for a while - enjoy!

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on January 1, 2012 at 8:13 AM

Terry, I love the pose and the eye contact. Nice job with the sharpness and exposure.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 1, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Nice to have such an invasion Terry where you can pick and choose your subject and comp. I like the straw perch and those eyes are killer. Enjoy the show, I sure am from afar.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 3, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Wonderful shot Terry, those yellow eyes really bring you into the image, what a sight to see so many snowy owls, way to go.

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