Snowy Owl at Hawk Conservancy Trust, Hampshire

Although maybe not this owl, as Snowy Owls are one of the heaviest owls. They have far more feathers than most owls. Partly because they have a wingspan of up to 5ft, but mostly because of the need for excellent insulation. Even their feet are covered in feathers. They are typically found in the northern circumpolar region but this one I photographed only last week at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. The Trust is now closed for the winter, but they re-open their doors on 8th February if you would like to meet some owls too.

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    1. Thank you so much Jez, wasn’t the easiest to get as it was on the other side of a wire fence!

      Looking forward to seeing yours shortly, just have to catch up on 24hrs of comments, but I will be there soon!

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    1. I just love how this happens . . . I will be over to enjoy, what i am sure is a fabulous feather, shortly. Just need to catch up on yesterday’s comments as I haven’t been online properly since this time yesterday!

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  15. Oh wow, that is a brilliant shot. Seeing an owl is such a treat for us. We do have the ‘Ruru’ Morepork, which is New Zealand’s most widespread owl species.

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