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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Snowy Owl, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, United States of America
Snowy Owl

Species: Snowy Owl | Location: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, United States of America

I took several trips up to Plum Island in 2014 during a large snowy owl irruption. It took a few trips to find one, but I stumbled across this one on a telephone pole driving into the park. This is a shot of her taking off to hunt for some small rodents in the marsh. I got a few shots of her eating rodents, but they didn't come out as well as this one.

About The Photographer

I am a veterinarian and amateur wildlife photography. I also do some pet portraits.
Check out Jeff’s photography website: www.jeffcarpenter.photography
Follow Jeff on Instagram: @drjeffpetphotos
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