Snowy Owl Help

Hi guys,
I've heard that there is a Snowy Owl nearby, at Braddock Bay on Lake Ontario. I am hoping to photograph it tomorrow but have several questions.
-Having never photographed (or seen) a Snowy, what habitats am I most likely to find it?
-What time of day is typically most productive for finding Snowies?
I realize that I've only got a small chance of actually seeing one, but your advice can only help! Thanks in advance!
-Cam

Cm, the species is dirunal (among the most diurnal of North American owls). They hunt microtine (mice, voles and shrews) fields and field margins, open areas in woods and similar areas for rodents. They typically perch fairly low. Their flight is very similar to a Great Horned Owl's. Because the owls in your area are mostly youngsters, behavior can be atypical.

Not much help, I'm afraid. Good luck.

If the skies are clear, I advise you get there by sunrise or stay late. It doesn't take long for the owls to start squinting when the sun's out, so your best bet for photographing those attractive big yellow eyes is either in the early morning or late afternoon light. Since that's often the best light anyway, I suppose this really shouldn't change your plans.

Max

All the above advice is excellent. I am getting ready to go look for and photograph again the snowy owls on Duxbury Beach will be there before Dawn
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photobee1/6550451857/

Snowy owls are typically in low grass lands or dunes and along shore lines when near a body of water. However, they can be found just about anywhere. On top of fence posts, on the beach, in piles of trash, in a bare tree, or even on top of houses. Keep your eyes open. They are very opportunistic and will eat almost anything that comes their way including other birds. I have heard from two very reputable sources that one owl had even killed a great blue heron and tried to fly with it! Here are some general tips for approaching owls. Please keep the owls well being in mind. http://blog.greglessardphotography.com/2011/11/how-to-approach-snowy-owl.html
Good luck!

I can't add to Greg's excellent advice other than to emphasize the need for caution and respect. One of the locals required stitches due to his lack of prudence with a resting owl.

Thanks everyone!
No luck today with owls (or with anything for that matter). Four hours and not a single shot, haha no wonder they say nature photography is the passion of the patient! But it was a beautiful day and I enjoyed every minute of it! Hope to get out and try again soon!
-Cam