I DROVE TWO HOURS TO A HOT SPOT along Lake Michigan in western Michigan in search of snowy owls. This image stood out because of its sharpness and the expression in the owl's eyes as it stared directly at the camera. I used a Tamron 150-600 mm zoom lens fitted on a Nikon D850 camera to take the picture.
Phil Gleissner GRANGER, INDIANA
SCHEDULE SWAP
Unlike most owl species, snowy owls are active mainly during the day. Find them in winter near coastlines, fields, or airports.
THE GREAT GRAY OWL is a rare, awe-inspiring sight in Yellowstone National Park. It was an honor to be in the presence of one of my favorite creatures and to capture an amazing image. I love that the owl is getting ready to take off-it seemed as if it posed just for me.
Danielle Kennedy HUNTINGTON STATION, NEW YORK
SHY FLIERS
Great gray owls avoid populated areas, so they're difficult to spot. But when caring for young, they're more likely to venture out in daylight to hunt rodents.
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