The Duluth area is often called by its nickname, the Arctic Riviera. While some folks might think this nickname comes from the extremely cold temperatures we experience on some winter nights when the mercury drops to -30F (-30F = -34C), the real reason is the Arctic birds which find our region a warm winter playground! This afternoon I had the privilege of watching while a Snowy Owl hunted extremely close by. I captured this sequence of images when the owl took off for a perch directly behind me. Quite frankly, I did not exist in the owl’s world … just the search for mice, voles, rabbits or whatever would be its dinner tonight. The Snowy started its flight 40 yards distant, but flew within 10 yards of me at eye level. Quite frankly, my heart was pumping!!
Arctic Mound Snowy Owl Take-Off
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