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DAY 24 | NATURE & LANDSCAPES |
Birds of Prey
THE SNOWY OWL
Some birds of prey, such as snowy owls, can frequently be seen in northern climes perched on a utility pole, aware of everything that moves. A native of the Arctic, the owl prefers open vistas, making country roads alongside farm fields a perfect spot to look for this fascinating creature. Although they are sometimes skittish, a snowy owl will often remain on its perch and allow a cautious photographer to approach the pole.
Snowy owls are large, measuring up to two feet from wing tip to wing tip. They rarely let someone get too close, making a telephoto lens mandatory. Shoot at the ...
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