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Snowy Owl

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In February 2016, a snowy owl stopped over at the Field Station for several days.

A snowy owl sitting on a log in front of the water.

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Occasionally, snowy owls stop to rest at the Field Station. This bird was here in 2016, but another owl was seen in 2018.

A snowy owl sitting on a log in front of the water. Its eyes are closed.

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Some of these pictures were taken through a spotting scope so we could get a better view without approaching too closely to disturb the bird.

A snowy owl sitting on the ground by the water. The picture is taken from behind it and its head is turned over its shoulder. Its eyes are closed.

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A snowy owl sitting on the ground by the water. The picture is taken from behind it and its head is turned to the side. Its eyes are partially closed.

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A snowy owl sitting on the ground by the water. The picture is taken from behind it and its head is turned over its shoulder. Its eyes are partially closed.

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A snowy owl sitting on the ground by the water. The picture is taken from behind it and its head is turned 180 degrees so it's looking straight over its back toward the camera.

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A snowy owl sitting on the ground by the water. The owl is facing the camera and has its beak wide open.

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While the owl was visiting, several crows stayed nearby and bothered it.

A snowy owl sitting on the ground by the water. The owl is looking up at the sky.

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The owl stayed near the shore.

A view of the field station yard looking towards the water. A white bird is sitting on the ground near the shore.

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