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Somewhere They Can't Find Me

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When: August 22, 2017
Where: Eureka Texel Zoo, The Netherlands

The Snowy Owlet wasn't at all sure whether he wanted to come out of hiding and step out into the open, away from that safe bush so that the loud people (around us) could see him in all his fluffy glory. Eventually, he did

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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venture out - so his mother could feed him - but I love how this leaf seems to be hiding him.
Image size
3543x2657px 6.37 MB
Make
Panasonic
Model
DC-FZ82
Shutter Speed
1/100 second
Aperture
F/5.6
Focal Length
81 mm
ISO Speed
800
Date Taken
Aug 22, 2017, 12:46:53 PM
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actipton80's avatar
adorable fluffy baby owl.