Snowy Owls will roost anywhere, usually close to the ground. The Snowy Owls we see here live on the Canadian Arctic coast for most of the year. The ones in Russia and Scandinavian live along their Arctic coasts. They aren’t used to having trees around so they don’t rest during the day in a tree. We find them on the top of houses, on the ground in the marshes, on low fences and some strange spots. This Owl was sitting on the sheets of broken up ice on the Merrimack River in 2018. It wasn’t particularly concerned about floating slowly along. No one is going to bother it out there in the middle of the river.
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Oh…how cute!
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Have you seen one in Finland? It’s included in their winter range.
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I have seen this bird just in Ranua wildlife park. So far.
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Great shot! I was hoping to see one this year. I keep catching bad colds. I have to stay close to home. Might have to wait until the next eruption year.
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Nice picture of course…. It’s always a surprise to see what’s floating down the river…I never tire of seeing this bird!
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Why fly when you can cruise?
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