Snowy Owls – Boundary Bay

 

These owls have migrated from the Arctic tundra.

It is not a common sight to see them in our area, they normally winter further north.

Why they have arrived may have something to do with lack of food in their normal wintering area.

There are about 20 of these beautiful birds presently taking up residence in Boundary Bay BC.

This was a very foggy day, hence the white background.

It was a great experience and also an opportunity to pick up pointers from my friend Nick.

In addition to Snowy Owls we saw numerous Eagles and short eared