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20 December 2014

Snowy owl







Snowy owl at Korkeasaari.
Helsinki Zoo, 30.8.2014.

I'm linking to
Camera Critters
I'd Rather B Birdin'
Saturday's Critters

http://camera-critters.blogspot.fi/2014/12/camera-critters-350.html


http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.fi/2014/12/saturdays-critters-53.html

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93 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl20 December 2014 at 19:10

    so incredibly beautiful.

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  2. Al20 December 2014 at 19:16

    That is a beautiful owl, and these are great shots of it.

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  3. Rajesh20 December 2014 at 19:23

    Cute. This is new to me.

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  4. sandyland20 December 2014 at 20:28

    a real favorite

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  5. DeniseinVA20 December 2014 at 21:53

    Oh wow, absolutely stunning photographs Gunilla. The owl's eyes are mesmerizing, so beautiful!

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    1. Unknown20 December 2014 at 22:55

      Thank you very much, Denise! The eyes are stunning.

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  6. Unknown20 December 2014 at 22:05

    Fantastic photos. I love the owls eyes,,,

    Hugs
    JetteMajken

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  7. ulla laiho20 December 2014 at 22:49

    Det är nog den vackraste ugglan jag vet.

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  8. Debbie20 December 2014 at 23:32

    Gorgeous close-ups, lucky you!! They are in the wild her at the jersey shore but I have not yet seen one!!

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 08:31

      Thank you Debbie! I've never seen one in the wild.

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  9. Linda W.21 December 2014 at 00:41

    Wow! Amazing photos!

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  10. eileeninmd21 December 2014 at 00:47

    I love these owls, they are gorgeous.. Great series of photos! Thank you for linking up with my critter party.. Have a happy weekend!

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 08:32

      Thank you Eileen! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  11. Diane AZ21 December 2014 at 02:37

    Beautiful images, how lovely to see the owl up close!

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  12. The Furry Gnome21 December 2014 at 03:25

    Wonderful pictures! I've only seen one once, and it was a long way away!

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 08:33

      Thank you! It would be amazing to see one in the wild.

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  13. Lea21 December 2014 at 04:11

    Beautiful!
    Hope you are having a wonderful week-end!
    Lea

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 08:34

      Thank you Lea! I hope you are having a great weekend as well.

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  14. Maude Lynn21 December 2014 at 06:55

    So beautiful!

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  15. Unknown21 December 2014 at 08:33

    Thank you very much, Felicia!

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  16. Gattina21 December 2014 at 09:22

    How adorable ! Owls always make me think of my cat Rosie, she has owl eyes, lol !

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 17:42

      Thank you Gattina! They have incredible eyes.

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  17. Phil Slade21 December 2014 at 10:01

    A superb bird

    Wonderful pictures Gunilla.

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  18. Margaret Birding For Pleasure21 December 2014 at 11:24

    ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Have a good Sunday and a wonderful Christmas week.

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  19. rainfield6121 December 2014 at 11:28

    Snow owl = beautiful.

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  20. Irma21 December 2014 at 11:43

    Beautiful series of images of this snowy owl.
    I can not choose, they are all great
    Very well done.
    A good Sunday Gunilla.

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 17:49

      Thank you so much, Irma! Have a wonderful evening.

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  21. EricaSta21 December 2014 at 11:46

    Lovely, dear Gunilla ..... Wow, their are wonderful captures indeed. The owl makes such a funny Face and you have this Moment for us here postet. Thank you.

    Wish you a very good christmas and a happy New Year
    Heidrun

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 17:50

      Thank you Heidrun! I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  22. Bob Bushell21 December 2014 at 12:30

    Pretty Owl, I love it Gunilla.

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  23. orvokki21 December 2014 at 12:54

    Onpa söpö pöllö.
    (Se Meritorni Kivenlahdessa on rakennettu 1999, ja se oli monta vuotta Suomen korkein asuintalo)

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 17:52

      Kiitos Orvokki! Olimme silloin jo muuttaneet tänne Järvenperään. Sillä paikalla oli muistaakseni pieni uimaranta ennen tuota taloa.

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  24. photodoug21 December 2014 at 15:04

    Our favorite bird. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 17:53

      Thank you Doug! I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

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  25. Magia da Inês21 December 2014 at 15:16

    ⋯ ✰ ⋯
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    O Natal está chegando... o amor, chamado Jesus, nos pede permissão para entregar toda a paz e felicidade que nos são destinadas.

    ツ
    FELIZ NATAL!
    BOAS FESTAS!
    °｡✿⊱｡｡

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 17:54

      Thank you Inês! I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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  26. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©21 December 2014 at 16:57

    Wonderful bird. Merry Christmas!
    ~

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 17:57

      Thank you and a Merry Christmas to you too!

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  27. carol l mckenna21 December 2014 at 17:28

    Oh sooooo beautiful! Fantastic shots of the snowy owl!

    Happy Holidays,
    artmusedog and carol

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 17:57

      Thank you Carol! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

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  28. A Colorful World21 December 2014 at 17:58

    Gorgeous bird!

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  29. Ana Mínguez Corella21 December 2014 at 19:52

    Beautiful images .. Lovely owl. Love it.. Merry Christmas

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 22:05

      Thank you Ana! I wish you a Merry Christmas!

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  30. Anonymous21 December 2014 at 21:21

    This owl is gorgeous, wonderful shots of him.

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  31. Marit21 December 2014 at 21:24

    Utrolig vakker snøugle!

    Ønsker deg en riktig god jul!

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    1. Unknown21 December 2014 at 22:06

      Tusen tack, Marit! God Jul till dig och din familj!

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  32. Bethany Carson21 December 2014 at 21:25

    That's a very beautiful bird! Love its eyes!

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  33. Donna22 December 2014 at 03:04

    Such a beautiful owl!

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  34. Hannah22 December 2014 at 04:19

    The owl is so enchanting, its expression is so adorable. You really captured the light in its eyes.

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  35. Rebecca22 December 2014 at 07:51

    Wow! Great photos! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  36. NatureFootstep22 December 2014 at 12:12

    you have a Snowy Owl in your zoo? You are lucky, teh owl not I guess. Gorgeous pics. :)

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    1. Unknown23 December 2014 at 10:09

      Thank you Monica! I'm not sure, but I think they only keep birds that can't be released back into the wild.

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  37. Stewart M22 December 2014 at 12:25

    What a great looking bird - I have always wanted to see one.

    Hope you have a great Christmas.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Unknown23 December 2014 at 10:10

      Thank you Stewart! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  38. Minoru Saito22 December 2014 at 15:30

    Hi! Very interesting. I have never seen these kind of owls. Do they wear snowy feathers only in winter? Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Unknown23 December 2014 at 10:11

      Thank you Minoru! They stay white all year round.

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  39. MTWaggin22 December 2014 at 15:55

    So jealous - an amazing bird I've yet to photograph. Stunning!

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    1. Unknown23 December 2014 at 10:11

      Thank you! I'd love to see it in the wild.

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  40. Birgitta22 December 2014 at 21:33

    Vilken vacker uggla!

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  41. Anonymous22 December 2014 at 22:13

    A merry Christmas to you and your family, Gunilla:) The snowy owl is one of the most amazing looking owls!

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    1. Unknown23 December 2014 at 10:12

      Thank you Jesh! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  42. EG CameraGirl22 December 2014 at 22:53

    I LOVE it that the snowy's eyes are wide open. I always seem to see them when they are part-way closed!

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    1. Unknown23 December 2014 at 10:13

      Thank you EG! He was watching the watchers. :-)

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  43. Sharon Wagner22 December 2014 at 23:50

    What a white beauty. I've never seen one. Happy Holidays!

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    1. Unknown23 December 2014 at 10:13

      Thank you Sharon! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

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  44. Jenn Jilks23 December 2014 at 02:34

    How beautiful!!!!!

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  45. Unknown23 December 2014 at 18:49

    Så vakker ugle, flotte bilder også.

    God jul til deg og dine.
    Marit.

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    1. Unknown23 December 2014 at 20:57

      Tack, Marit! Jag önskar dig en riktigt fridfull ju!

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  46. Seraphinas Phantasie29 December 2014 at 11:47

    Hi Gunilla,
    marvelous photos of this somy owl. Gorgeous !
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  47. Ela5 January 2015 at 22:15

    I love this beautiful creature ! I love these amazing eyes !
    Excellent shots !

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    1. Unknown6 January 2015 at 07:46

      Thank you very much, Ela! I love the eyes. :-)

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