Monday, February 20, 2012

Snowy Owl



I made one of my dreams come true this year - I found the Snowy Owl! For those of you that don't know, this is an irruptive year for the Snowy Owls and they usually don't come down so far south. But lack of food is pushing the juveniles down this year. I joined the Michigan Audubon's Birding Tour in Sault Ste. Marie. And would you know it, we ended up spotting two! (And by the way - I was the 1st one to see it.) Such a beautiful creature - hard to describe - but it was a beautiful moment!

How are all of you doing? I'm slowly making my blog rounds....
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24 comments:

  1. ConnieFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    I think this is so cool that you were lucky enough to see them. This seems like such a once in a lifetime kind of opportunity. :)

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  2. CarolFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    What a beautiful bird!

    I have missed seeing your posts. Hope all is well.

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  3. eileeninmdFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Great sighting, Congrats! They are beautiful owls.

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  4. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    How beautiful he/she is! It was so nice to see your comment on my blog today....missed you!
    Penny

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  5. Jan HermannFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Ohhhhh...it's so good to see you back and posting!!! What an event to be the first to spot the Snowy Owl!!

    I've moved to a NEW blog, stop by and see me - All Ways Designing!! I was Jan Tanis Designs!! :)

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    a magnificent bird! It's beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Howare you and Scout? I hope your family is well. How is school going? It's nice to see you posting.

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  7. DaveFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    thanks for posting this as I have never seen a Snowy Owl.

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  8. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Congrats, Shelley... So glad you saw one... Great picture!!!! I can only imagine how excited you were.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  9. Dawn MarieFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Hi Shelly! I'm glad your back..please stick around! I miss you and your blogging, I loved hearing about your dog, the pictures of your log home..
    I'm doing ok..hanging in there..continuing to pray for remission and that it leaves my body until im in my 80;s lol

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  10. KnatoleeFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    i am DYING to see one of these!! Lucky you!!!

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  11. Sierra RoseFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Quite a beautiful owl!
    A big Audubon group out here too. What a fantastic group!

    Big hugs,
    Sierra Rose

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  12. DawnFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    that is so exciting!!! i can't imagine seeing one. and two!!!! wow!

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  13. JeanetteFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Gorgeous creature! I would LOVE to see one in the wild! I got so excited seeing my first bald eagle in the wild this summer. He landed in a tree pretty close to me so I was able to get a nice picture of him!

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  14. AprilFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    So great to hear from you, again, Shelley! That owl is gorgeous! You are one lucky lady to have captured it!

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  15. DebbieFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    What a beautiful owl! The owl was my Mom's favorite bird so everytime I see one I think of her. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

    *hugs*
    Debbie

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  16. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~February 22, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    How beautiful, Shelley! And very cool that you saw it first! I love how passionate you are about simple things from nature!

    Blessings,
    Tammy

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  17. Pam BFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    How fun! I hate to admit it, but I've never seen a regular owl, so a snowy owl would be a fantastic coup!

    Hugs,
    Pam

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  18. cindyzlogicFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Beautiful find, Shelley!!

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  19. PatsyAnneMarch 1, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Oh Shelly, beautiful bird, incredible photo. This one must become a cover on a tote bag or a card, or a tee shirt or something - I'm almost begging for it - its BEAUTIFUL!

    And so good to have you back - I've really missed the three of you - please post some photos of your "family" - Marvin, Scout and, oh yeah, the husband (lol)...

    Patricia

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  20. The Retired OneMarch 4, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    I am so so happy for you to have seen one! And to have captured it with your camera.
    I haven't read others' blogs for sooooo long, I feel bad about that..trying to make up some reading today. Missed your blog bigtime!!

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  21. joatedMarch 4, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Nice addition to your life list! Congratulations.

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  22. LindaMarch 12, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    A gorgeous bird. Thank you for sharing.

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  23. UnknownMarch 28, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I've been to the place you just said, Sault whatever Marie??? My sister in law is from there and my brother and she got married in that university center thing that looks over the water with the beautiful lights at night.....these are beautiful owls. Congrats on spotting it first!!!

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  24. CassieApril 12, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    Gorgeous! Sorry I've been such a stranger lately. Hope your new year is going well.

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