Boreal and Two Snowies From Today 3 Jan 11 Amherst Island

[newfoundlander61]

Turned out to be a good day regardless of the low owl population this year on the island.

Boreal Owl: Tough spot to get a clean shot but you take what nature gives you without causing harm to the bird.



Snowy 1: Note the pale barring compared to the 2nd Owl.





Snowy 2: Much darker barring

[denis]

WTG paul.
you,re right about the boreal beeing tough to spot.

[zx003]

Nice shots! I love the last one where the owls head is turned around 180° :lol: .  As to the barring, it is heavier on females than males.

[Reuven_M]

The boreal is very nice, especially because it is barely paying attention to you, in contrast to the typical wide-eyed, ready to fly any moment owl shots.

[JW Mills]

Nice shots!

[Moira]

Beautiful shots Paul.  The Boreals were very high up in the trees on my visit - couldn't get a shot.  I didn't see a Snowy  Lots of hawks flying around.

[Sahria]

I love the picture of the Boreal