Thank you Tim and a thought-provoking comment. Re: the snowys in this area (Ottawa Ontario) I know we get them fairly regularly as migrants. From my understanding they’re possibly juveniles pushed out by more dominant adults controlling territory.
I am not too familar with Korean koans, but could write more specific sijo poems about the Snowy Owls. I will be checking back on that rural area on the outskirts of Ottawa over the holidays. I hope to see more of the snowys and will write more sijo in the coming weeks. Thanks.
Still a species I’ve yet to see. I tried for them some years back on the coast of New Jersey, but some duck hunters had come in the day before and scared the lone snowy away. Thanks for sharing Neil.
Thanks James and was definitely fitting to see this snow on the solstice. I hope you have a chance to see one this winter. Merry Christmas and best wishes in the New Year.
Neil, What a wonderful solstice gift for you and a Christmas gift for your readers! Thank you so much for sharing your quest to find the Snowy Owl with us all along with your beautiful Sijo and these lovely photos! Happy Christmas my friend! You are a gift to us all!
Thanks Pamela and much appreciated! I was definitely fortunate to encounter this Snowy Owl on the Winter Solstice. Happy Christmas and a best wishes in the New Year!
Thank your for this wonderful post, Neil. This is a most auspicious sighting on the Solstice. Excellent animal magnetism with the Snow. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Heidi! I was really fortunate to see this snowy on the Winter Solstice. The animal magnetism was strong that day. Merry Christmas and best wishes in the New Year.
Thank you Tim and a thought-provoking comment. Re: the snowys in this area (Ottawa Ontario) I know we get them fairly regularly as migrants. From my understanding they’re possibly juveniles pushed out by more dominant adults controlling territory.
I am not too familar with Korean koans, but could write more specific sijo poems about the Snowy Owls. I will be checking back on that rural area on the outskirts of Ottawa over the holidays. I hope to see more of the snowys and will write more sijo in the coming weeks. Thanks.
A winged messenger from the North stands at the entrance to Winter. . .
Such a beautiful way to see & describe this owl and the coming season, Neil.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thanks Ann and much appreciated. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
Thanks JT and much appreciated.
Neil, thank you for starting the day and the season.
For you to skip your hike to find our Snowy Owl, i send much gratitude.
Merci🌱
You're welcome Katharine and happy to share.
Yes, the name is appropriate. Snowy owl, so white, you light up the night. Happy holidays to you and your family.
So true, Perry and and I like those lines. Happy holidays to you and your family too Perry.
Still a species I’ve yet to see. I tried for them some years back on the coast of New Jersey, but some duck hunters had come in the day before and scared the lone snowy away. Thanks for sharing Neil.
Hopefully this Winter you get to see a Snowy Owl, Sebastian.
Merry Christmas, Neil! Gorgeous!
Merry Christmas and thank you Carole!
Just a beautiful shot Neil.
Thanks Jenn and much appreciated.
Snowy owls are absolutely majestic! Thanks so much for sharing these, Neil - I have yet to see one in person 🤍
Agreed Sydney - they are a sight to see. Happy to share and I hope you have an opportunity to see one soon!
So fitting for solstice, Neil! I'm still hoping to see one this winter. Merry Christmas.
Thanks James and was definitely fitting to see this snow on the solstice. I hope you have a chance to see one this winter. Merry Christmas and best wishes in the New Year.
Thank you Neil for this wonderful picture. Would I be able to buy a print?
Hello Cathy and thank you very much. I am not currently set up for print sales. I may look into that in the future. Thanks..
Great photo! It’s so bright, and soft in its features.
Thanks @Sara Oyela and much appreciated! This snowy almost looked like a soft white pillow resting on top of the fencepost. :)
Neil, What a wonderful solstice gift for you and a Christmas gift for your readers! Thank you so much for sharing your quest to find the Snowy Owl with us all along with your beautiful Sijo and these lovely photos! Happy Christmas my friend! You are a gift to us all!
Thanks Pamela and much appreciated! I was definitely fortunate to encounter this Snowy Owl on the Winter Solstice. Happy Christmas and a best wishes in the New Year!
Magnificent! And yes, so meaningful, the arrival on the Solstice. Thank you for sharing these words and photos, Neil.
Thanks Jeanne and much appreciated. I was glad to see this Snowy Owl on the Solstice. Happy to share.
Thank your for this wonderful post, Neil. This is a most auspicious sighting on the Solstice. Excellent animal magnetism with the Snow. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Heidi! I was really fortunate to see this snowy on the Winter Solstice. The animal magnetism was strong that day. Merry Christmas and best wishes in the New Year.
Thank you, Neil. It's really a totemic and auspicious encounter. Have a wonderful holiday.
How beautiful! I would love to see one.
Thanks Francesca and they are a sight to see. I do hope you have the chance to see one soon.
I love that a snowy owl ushered in the solstice. Such a beautiful and majestic being. I hope to see one some day.
Thanks MK CREEL. I do hope you have the chance to see one some day.