The northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) is a non-migratory owl that usually stays within its breeding range, though it sometimes irrupts southward. It is one of the few owls that is neither nocturnal nor crepuscular, being active only during the day.
A Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca, Harfang des neighs) takes flight from a snow covered farm field on an overcast day during the great Snowy Owl Irruption that occurred during the winter of Chris Dodds, photo
I needle felted this Snowy Owl in 4 days. Needle felting is using wool roving and stabbing the fibers with a very sharp, barbed needles. The barbs knot . A needle felted, Snowy Owl