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Rare Owl Sightings Delight Photographers in Winter Wonderland

1/24/2025

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Wildlife photographers in Alberta and Manitoba are reveling in a winter wonderland of rare owl sightings. In southeastern Manitoba, Jen Normand captured stunning images of snowy owls and majestic eagles, while Mike Reece spotted these enchanting snowy owls in southern Alberta. An irruption of great grey and northern hawk owls, spurred by food scarcity and harsh weather, has further enriched this season's avian spectacle.

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Wildlife photographers in Alberta and Manitoba are reveling in a winter wonderland of rare owl sightings. In southeastern Manitoba, Jen Normand captured stunning images of snowy owls and majestic eagles, while Mike Reece spotted these enchanting snowy owls in southern Alberta. An irruption of great grey and northern hawk owls, spurred by food scarcity and harsh weather, has further enriched this season's avian spectacle.