Out in a surprise snowstorm

I didn’t see the forecast so the snow falling this morning was unexpected. The dogs and I piled into the vehicle and headed out. I wanted to get some last wintry shots – and hoped to find an owl. I haven’t photographed one flying in the snow in a long time.

I found this one out hunting in the sleet. Snow falling off branches startled him a couple of times. He looked at the ground a few times in different places but never dove after something.

I’m sure it was just me but he look a little bit miserable. I look forward to finding him and his mate in nicer weather soon.

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This entry was posted on May 17, 2024 by Christopher Martin. It was filed under Animals, Birds, Nature, Owls, Wildlife and was tagged with alberta, bird in flight, bird photography, birds, Canada, Great Gray Owl, owls, snow, spring, strix nebulosa, Weather, wildlife, wildlife photography.

4 responses

1. 

   Jane's Heartsong

   You are blessed to be living where you are, close to the habitat of these wonderful creatures! Great photos! Interesting to see the snowy weather, look forward to more spring-like conditions.

   May 18, 2024 at 2:41 pm
   

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   Anonymous

   congratulations

   May 18, 2024 at 6:06 am
   

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   Anonymous

   very interesting

   May 18, 2024 at 6:03 am
   

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   heinrichshelengmailcom

   Amazing photos Christopher. Sorry to see the snow for the long weekend but it has made for beautiful photos.

   May 17, 2024 at 5:42 pm
   

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