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18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Great Grey Owl - Hovering

This Great Grey Owl was hunting in a snowstorm. The snow was coming down with the slightest wind. The Owl used the wind to its advantage as it hovered over the field pinpointing prey under the snow. The forest in the background allowed the owl to stand out as well as highlighting the snowflakes.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Water Walley, Canada
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © Jo-Anne Oucharek