Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Snowy Owl on Plum Island

1-10-12 Snowy Owl Plum Island-kab Snowy Owl at Sandy Point on Plum Island 1-10-12

This is just one of two snowy owls I saw today out on Plum Island where I went searching for more birds to add to my Big January Bird Count. By the end of the day I added 15 species to my count bringing my total to 47. More pictures and the story to follow! But for now…Good night!

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21 comments:

  1. GaelynJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    An awesome sighting and photo.
    Sweet dreams.

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  2. KellyJanuary 11, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    ...really cool photo. I don't normally think about them being in sand!

    I just listened to Jim McCormac's interview on the Snowy Owl irruption on NPR!

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  3. KathrynJanuary 11, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    That's fantastic! I look forward to your next post.

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  4. mickJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Great photo of the Snowy Owl. It seems a strange habitat to find an owl??

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  5. Brian KingJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    I would love to see a Snowy Owl! Beautiful photo!

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  6. eileeninmdJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    Kathie, lovely shot of the Snowy Owl. They are beautiful birds. Happy Birding, have a great day!

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  7. Mary Howell CromerJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    Love the Snowey Owls and this image is really delightful. I sure hope they make it into KY again, like they did 5 years ago~

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  8. Dan HuberJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Super shot Kathie

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  9. holdingmomentsJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    A beautiful bird to see.

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  10. KaHollyJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Good job, Kathie!! Every time I go to Plum Island in the wintertime, it's unbelievably cold and windy!! Stay warm!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I'm so jealous. Folks are still seeing Snowy Owls in my hometown of Nampa, Idaho. I'm so tempted to travel there to visit the birds (and family).

    I'm sitting at 59 species for the year so far and itching to get out to some new habitat for more.

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  12. GuyJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Hi Kathie

    Great shot of the snowy owl we saw our first snowy of the winter on our Christmas road trip.

    Guy

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  13. VickieJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Awesome photo! Snowies are on my wish list!

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  14. Quiet PathsJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Wonderful chance and you took it. Great shot. It's posing for you.

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  15. jooJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    I do love them, and your photo is superb!

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  16. theconstantwalkerJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    What a beautiful bird to see Kathy and many thanks for sharing your wonderful image...

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  17. Cynthia WhiteJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Gorgeous, nice detail:)

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  18. LarryJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Oh my gosh-I'd give up my whole list to see one Snowy Owl that close-beautiful!

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  19. grammie gJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Hi Katie...Wow what a thrill to see these fellars, and to get a photo a plus!!
    Liked your Maine small town pic's...nice!!
    Snow tomorrow..will you have snow to ...so spoiled I have been able to wonder about with no snow on the ground!!
    grace

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  20. SpringmanJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    That is a gorgeous bird to add to your count Kathie, beautiful shot!

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  21. A ScatteringJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Oh my, did it just take your breath away?! Lovely.

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Welcome to my nest! I hope you will enjoy spending time here with me and the birds. Thank you for your comments. I will try to get back to you as soon as I get back from counting more birds.

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