The mouth of the Merrimack River 12-2-11 Salisbury Beach State Reservation in Massachusetts
Gus and I went in search of Snowy Owls at Salisbury Beach State Reservation today. Snowy Owls are irrupting all over the USA according to eBird and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Within 5 minutes of our arrival we spotted someone with a spotting scope trained right on the bird! Life Bird number 420 for me! Thought the bird was too distant for good shots with my lens, I did capture a white lump on a log in the marsh area which is really the owl but not a very good picture. Still, it’s proof!
Keep on Skywatchin’ at…
- eBird article: Got Snowies?
What an awesome life bird for ya! Send one to Utah please!
ReplyDeleteTo actually see a snowy owl must be an amazing experience. I wish it were possible for me, just once i my lifetime, to commune with such a bird.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on an exciting life bird! Yes, send on to Utah!
ReplyDeleteNice shot of the snowy owl. Awesome bird watching here. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBirding is Fun, and Kathryn, I sure wish I could send you an owl, or else ship both of you out here!
ReplyDeleteArija, it was amazing!
The Write Girl, thank you for stopping by!
How exciting for you Kathy. Absolutely!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Kathie! Congrats on your Snowy lifer. I remember how I felt seeing the Snowy owl. It is a gorgeous owl. Wonderful photos! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteEven though it's a bit far away, it's still a beautiful shot! Congrats, I just had my first SNOW on Plum Island last Monday... A thrilling experience for sure!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Kathie! What a special 420!
ReplyDeleteDenise, it sure was!
ReplyDeleteEileen, thanks!
Jen, how exciting! I hope you had someone to share it with. Do you have photos too?
Donna, you can say that again! Even Gus was impressed with THIS bird!