While doing some birding in Milwaukee County this morning I came across a Snowy Owl. It was perched on top of a large dirt pile. For the most part the Snowy Owl was resting and left undisturbed, a couple of times the eyes almost opened. The moon made a nice back drop for the Snowy Owl image. I took a couple of images and left the area. It was a very cold morning, full sun with temps in the teens, stiff winds made it bitter cold out there. Images were taken on December 8, 2017.
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Great photos of a beautiful bird, Jim!
Will they head further south once the snow starts? We are so blessed to have all of these sightings.
Totally Awesome!!
Many thanks again for sharing. I hope to see one again this year.
Beautiful, Jim!
I’m watching the farm fields, hoping to see one! Such beautiful photos of beautiful birds!