Being an introvert snowy owl is nice but it can get lonely. Day and night I’m out in the winter cold all by myself. We snowy owls tend not to hang out with each other for reasons that escape me now. But we’ve always done it this way so there’s no reason to change.
Despite what appears like a monastic-type existence, I enjoy promoting myself and seeing my photos. If there were a social media site for snowy owls, I’d be all over it. So I do the next best thing – I search for photographers to take my photo, hoping to get noticed.
Here I am flying over Lyle’s truck hoping he will notice me.
Most people think I’m either hunting or sleeping all day but it simply isn’t true – at least the hunting part. Finding mice is easy, finding photographers is difficult. But I’ve learned a few tricks along the way.
One of the best places to get discovered is on poles along busy roadways but it’s still not easy. I’ll plant my white body on a dark pole and wait. Given all the passing vehicles, I’m sure there must be plenty of photographers who missed me. Sometimes I get bored and nap.
When I guess that a vehicle might contain a photographer, I’ll sometimes do a fly over in hopes that the movement will catch their eye. Then it’s back to the pole to wait. There’s no use standing in the snow since no one can see me with my camouflage and it’s a bit chilly on the talons.
When a photographer finally shows up, I try to strut my stuff. Last week I finally found a photographer. The guy took a few photos and seemed to like what he saw. With any luck I’ll make it on to Krahnpix. What a thrill that would be!
I don’t need to practice this stern look, it comes naturally to me.
I hope that photographer catches my best side.
Krahnpix 
Fabulous photos but the writing adds so much to the post! My first time here–I like it all!
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Glad you enjoyed the visit. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know.
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Gorgeous!
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Thx. It was a treat to find.
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interesting animals
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They really are each has its own personality and tolerance for photographers which makes things interesting
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That’s a real beauty! Perhaps one day I will be able to see one.
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I hope you do. They are special creatures that continue to intrigue me.
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Absolutely outstanding photos of these beauties! I can only dream…
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Thanks. Maybe one day they will get lost and end up at your marsh!
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With this kind of blog post, I’m tempted to just give you he name of my blog (alternative viewpoints) – you do seem to deserve it more than me! Nice way to tell a story; and stunning photos, as usual. Well done, both photographer and model!
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Thanks. I have always liked your blog name and you wear it well. I think it’s something we all strive to achieve.
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Incredible photos Lyle ~ the last one is such a great capture. Nothing like being able to return home with something great to show 🙂
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That’s exactly right. It dramatically changes my perception of the trip when I return home.
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So beautiful photographs dear Lyle, and what a lovely bird, I love them. Thank you, have a nice new week, Love, nia
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They are wonderful birds and I was so fortunate to be there to get some shots. You have a great week too.
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Cute post. They do sit on poles quite a bit, like at airports. Seeing them fly is a treat. Our birding group does not let the photographers disturb the birds into flight, and that means all we see is the owls sitting in the snow, usually at a long distance. You were fortunate to get the beautiful shots of flight.
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I am fortunate indeed. They certainly have a lot of patience to sit on a pole and wait. They look so much more impressive in the air since their wings spread out so much.
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Awesome Lyle! And switching the viewpoint was such a good idea.
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Thanks. It’s interesting what a different perspective can do.
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Great shots, Lyle.
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Thanks Steve.
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You are so very accommodating! Such a patient owl to wait for you to come along with your camera.
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I guess the key is someone has to be patient and that’s not one of my strengths!
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These are gorgeous. I’d love to see a snowy owl in the wild sometime.
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They really are gorgeous creatures. I hope you get your chance.
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Really nice photo op.
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I sure enjoyed watching the snowy owl and was glad to connect on some of the photos.
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I would consider that a dream opportunity 🙂
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Striking photos of this snowy owl, and I love his viewpoint! You capture not only the image, but the spirit and personality of bird.
I have closeups of the nutria (as close as I can get) posted now so you can compare with your Melicia muskrat. According to the USGS world distribution map, apparently there are some nutria in Canada, over in Ontario in the Ottowa River watershed area.
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Thanks. I like to think the snowy owl has lots of spirit and personality – not to mention good looks! That reminds me all over again why I like them.
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Very impressive shots.
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I appreciate that.
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Awesome pictures of this gorgeous bird. And the owl’s viewpoint was great too!
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Thanks. I will be sure to let the owl know:)
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What a beautiful pictures of this majestic bird.
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Thanks. I never tire at looking at snowy owls.
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What beautiful shots, Lyle! I think you ought to bring some breakfast to the table? A fat rat from your barn would be greatly appreciated!
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Thanks. They do have a taste for food that is different than mine.
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Mr. Snowy Owl, you look great in these photos. I like your strategy to stand on poles on busy roads and to fly over cars. I am sure you will get noticed this way.
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Thank you Mr. Bell. It seems to have worked with one photographer but tomorrow’s another day.
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What a spectacular creature, and expertly photographed!
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They are one of my favourites so it’s special to get some photos that turned out OK.
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Much, much more than OK!
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Great photos and story.
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Thanks.
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You certainly did capture that owl’s best side. What a beauty! He is lucky to have such a talented photographer find him. I hope all the “Likes” he racks up don’t go to his head!
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Thanks. Funny thing is every one I’ve found is a beauty. Maybe I won’t tell her about all the likes – good word of advice.
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I really enjoyed your post. It’s so creative .
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It’s good when the creativity lands somewhere that people enjoy. I appreciate the comment.
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Superb shots. I’ve never seen one.
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I hope you get the chance they are majestic birds.
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Bellissime foto, il gufo è splendido. Bella l’idea di dare voce al gufo per parlare delle sue abitudini.
Saluti, Patrizia
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La bellezza del gufo continua a stupire anche me! Sono contento che ti sia piaciuto la storia.
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Wow. You definitely need to be hired as the Snowy Owl public relations spokesman and photographer. Most of us would be thrilled with the wonderful portrait on the post, but you really raised the bar with the perfect in-flight shots that show the wings to maximum effect (and with blue skies). Your snowy owl has rock star potential–I am glad he finally got your attention.
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I hope I get the job! I think all the snowy owls have rock star potential. They continue to amaze me. Glad you enjoyed the post.
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I saw an Owl on Hogmanay heading back from the Aurora shoot. It was on a fence post by the road as the car passed by – of course it immediately disappeared. Which got me thinking how many stuffed owls does Lyle have? And what must his overheads be in bendy wire :p
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You would have to reveal all my secrets;) That’s great. I’m trying to imagine trying to manipulate the bendy wire.
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love laughing across the pond – to some poor humour inflicted rather recently – technology is pretty scary
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Hard to beat a good laugh
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when was that taken Lyle as we have been getting all your weather since early December with only a handful of blue skies in the intervening period.
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I took all those photos just a few days ago. Our winter here has been particularly mild which is good for a fair-weather shooter like me but not so good for you it turns out.
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We have been attacked by blandness – strong winds (8 big storm since December) flat dull uninspiring light etc etc. The crisp clear or mottled light we normally associate with winter as been few and far between. That said cant complain, as flooding which has been all around me – seems to pass us by. So we are being blessed.
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Flooding is even worse than blandness. A lot worse. I’m sure you’ll find a way to make it good. Meanwhile another sunny day in Saskatchewan …
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Enjoyed reading your post. Owls are beautiful, majestic birds. Lovely photos!
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Glad you enjoyed the post. It’s a good day when I get a chance to spend some time with snowy owls and get some photos.
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Amazing bird !!!
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It really is! What a joy to watch them them spread those big beautiful wings.
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