Snowy reward.

Well, we were shut out in December but it finally happened today….

(Photo by R. Normandeau)

This very cooperative snowy owl posed beautifully for my hubby and I in a field southeast of Calgary. So happy to have found one at last! 🙂

What kinds of birds have you seen lately – in your garden or on a drive or hike?

N.B. – I’m afraid I had some difficulty with WordPress and this post was deleted a few hours after it was originally published. Any comments and likes it received were tacked onto another post – sigh! As well, there may be a chance anyone who receives e-mails of my posts will get two copies – I’m so sorry!

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Sheryl @ Flowery Prose

Sheryl Normandeau is a writer and gardening enthusiast living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in the foothills of the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

23 responses to “Snowy reward.”

3theperfectnumber

February 17, 2014

AN INTERESTING BIRD…ALL IN ONE WITH ITS BACKROUND.
I am new to 20 words, I still haven’t had time to work out a page. I’ll get there sooner /perhaps later!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  February 19, 2014
  
  It really does blend in, doesn’t it? Hard to spot when driving by! 🙂
  
  Good luck on setting up your page – I’ll be sure to watch for you!
  
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Deb

February 17, 2014

What a beautiful bird to see. We’ve never been so lucky. Great shot!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  February 19, 2014
  
  I was so happy to see one – it’s been a long time! And to get some photos was extra-special.
  
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Christina

February 18, 2014

What a wonderful bird, we have a Little owl that spends a lot of the night on our roof; we hear it often but don’t often see it.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  February 19, 2014
  
  I’ve only seen a few owls in my life; to have one live on top of the house is rather special! Hopefully it’s not too noisy and doesn’t disturb you while you’re trying to sleep.
  
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Cathy

February 18, 2014

Really beautiful! We had geese flying over this morning, so maybe they think winter is over too, and there are several white egrets in the next valley – always pretty to see them fly!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  February 19, 2014
  
  Oh, I would love to see white egrets – that would be wonderful! They must be so beautiful.
  
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Judy @ GrandparentsPlus2

February 18, 2014

I’ve seen birds during this winter season, but I certainly haven’t seen anything like this gorgeous snowy owl. Thank you for sharing with those of us who regularly see sea gulls, robins, hawks, and Canada geese. 🙂

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  February 19, 2014
  
  It’s definitely a treat to see something different! I would love to see a robin right about now, but I guess it’s a tad too early for here…. 🙂
  
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apuginthekitchen

February 18, 2014

What a beautiful bird!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  February 19, 2014
  
  They sure are! 🙂
  
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KerryCan

February 18, 2014

Oh, how cool! That’s just a wonderful photo!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  February 19, 2014
  
  Thank you! We were absolutely delighted to find one!
  
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Stephi

February 18, 2014

Beautiful. Looks right at home there. Nothing as exciting as that sited here this winter.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  February 19, 2014
  
  They really do fit right in with the landscape! 🙂
  
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gardeninacity

February 21, 2014

SO COOL! I haven’t seen any owls since last summer.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  February 23, 2014
  
  I was definitely excited to see this one…I haven’t had the opportunity to see many owls, I guess I’m not looking in the right places.
  
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Mags Corner

February 22, 2014

I have never seen an owl in real life. I think they are very interesting and would love not only to see one of some kind and get a picture of it. This is a great picture of the snowy owl. Hugs

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  February 23, 2014
  
  They are truly amazing creatures! I do hope you get a chance to see one sometime.
  
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kathryningrid

February 24, 2014

Spectacular beauty. 😀

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Donna@GardensEyeView

March 14, 2014

How fabulous to catch a sight of and a picture of one of my top 5 birds…bliss

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Sheryl @ Flowery Prose

March 15, 2014

They are very special, aren’t they? Incredible birds.

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