Snowy Owl by danob
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Description
To maintain its blood at a constant temperature, the snowy owl must eat more food than an animal in a warm environment. The snowy owl uses fat left over from summer to survive when food is scarce. Instead of flying to keep warm, the snowy owl stands as still as possible such as in this pose. Males are whiter than the females. The male owls such as this one, uses its white feathers to blend in with the surrounding snow. The female, on the other hand, has brown speckles that she uses to blend in with the rocks and melting snow around her. This camouflage protects the owl from many predators including the arctic fox, wolf, and even humans.
As you can see, the snowy owl is well adapted to its environment. It has managed to get food and survive in the tundra.
Thanks for taking time to look and for your comments
Comments (46)
A beautiful creature and capture dear Danny. It is a gorgeous bird, love those clear eyes. Thank you for information too. Have a good day, stay warm. Hugs. DiDi. xx
He looks really superbly!!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx whylma
Masterly!!! (both you and the bird!)
Danny, this is absolutely gorgeous. Nice shot.
Beautiful picture a beautiful one! Owl as in the film Harry Potter is inspires greeting Rocksy
A definite survivor and a beauty,too, CC
Really an impressive bird, excellent exposure!!
Such beautiful birds, I don't think I've even seen one in a zoo, yet. Beautiful image, Danny!
Great shot and superb presentation.
No more words..it's just excellent.. Bravo..
this is absolutely brilliant. great shot.
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever." ~John Keats Excellent capture.
Exceptional shot, and -- as always -- much appreciate the information about the bird!
Fantastic image! 5+!
Amazing snowy owl portrait, Danny!!!
A very interesting story, around this beautiful capture of the snow owl!! He has a touch of arrogancy ....... but if you are so beatiful ...... Excellent piece of Bird-photo-art Have a nice evening Henk
Extraordinary capture of this magnificent bird ! Ana
incredibly beautiful snowy white owl ... perfectly captured Danny WOW!!
Stunning shot. Marvelous the way it stands out so well!
A wonderful shot. He looks like a statue. Beautiful bird.
Amazing bird, and photograph too. It sure would be difficult to spot in a winter wonderland. I suppose the bright orange ones didn't have a chance.
Beautiful texture onits chest feathers. nice one mate.
Wonderful bird and nice photo - intersting zoologically info too!!
This is probably the first time - or the first I remember - when a photo has given such a good look at the face and beak of this bird. It certainly has a different shape to the features and head than what I would expect in an owl. He is beautifully presented here, Danny, and I did learn something new - the femail is no all white. I thought they both were white in winter.
Wonderful shot, it came out very well, excellent details.
Wow, such pose and glance... an amazing capture Danny!
An other magestic owl, beautiful shot :)
Gorgeous! Love the details and the stance if this bird. So proud and curious looking. Bunny
WOW - beautiful owl. Fantastic shot!
what a cute lil crosseyed owl. :)