Now check out one of the most unusual birds I have ever seen come to a falconry meet.

No, you are not seeing wrong!

That is a female Snowy Owl!!


Her name is Isis, and her falconer is Bob Smead. I only hung around long enough to take a few pictures, so did not gather a whole lot of information about her. Later in the day I heard someone say they were going out owl hawking, in the dark. So, maybe they were referring to her. I should have followed up with some questions to understand just how that would be accomplished. I know the bird would be able to see just fine . . . but the falconer might have some difficulties! I have a hard enough time moving around in the field in the daytime!!


Another rare and beautiful bird that was seen was this gorgeous Siberian Goshawk. Her falconer told me her name, but it was just soooooo cold I didn't write it down, and now I can't remember. Well . . . a lack of name doesn't take away from the fact that she is just so awesome to look at!