(Bubo scandiacus)
After hearing about this bird on the local Rochester bird mailing list, and after numerous unsuccessful trips to the Summerville and Charlotte piers on Lake Ontario, I finally got lucky. Although not a life bird for me (saw one flying from a distance in Idaho), it has to be one of my favorite sightings since moving to Rochester NY from Utah in May 2007. These photos were taken in the last week of November 2008 on 3 separate days. All photos were shot from the Summerville Pier.
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Seen hanging out across the way on the Charlotte Pier
Warily watching my approach from a favorite spot behind a bollard
His friend (another owl) in his hiding spot behind a bush
Close-up of friend
Snowy Owl on snowy day
Closer view
Another close view
Oops! I got a little too close
Back to the Charlotte Pier he goes