The Watch

Photo taken in August, 2016 @ Landgoed Hoenderdaell, The Netherlands

I'm pretty happy with how this photo turned out I know it's pretty similar to Knife-like - except of course the angle and the species of bird - but there's hardly any movement in this photo. I really like the clarity of the eyes, the intent that so clearly shines through. He obviously knows where he's going and right after this, he veered off towards the handler.

Species: Snowy Owl (Sneeuwuil)

Latin name: Bubo Scandiacus or Nyctea Scandiaca

Originates from the northern circumpolar region, though they’re nomadic.

Current status: :Least Concern

Did you know:

…The Snowy Owl was long concerned the only member of the genus Nyctea, but research snows they’re closely relatied to the Horned Owls in the genus Bubo. Still, the classification Nyctea is preferred.

… The Snowy Owl is the official bird of the Canadian province Quebec.

…Both sexes aren’t similar; the male is mostly white, while the female – and young birds – have dark scalloping in their plumage.

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