Snowy Owl

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I'm a strong flying solitary hunter; living up to
      fifteen years in the wild and almost twice that
     in captivity. I'm one of the world's largest owls.
 I rule the night, hunting in the bitterly cold, desolate 
        Arctic region. That's my domain. I can also 
             be seen haunting in broad daylight!

        My intense, large golden eyes is a camera; 
    I see as clear as an Eagle. I mostly swoop down 
   on lemmings, but I also don't spare rabbits, hares,
    and small birds. I have a harsh intimidating bark 
        when put on the defensive. I migrate south 
                   when prey is in short supply.

       Since there are no trees found on the tundra,
         I build my nests in a hollow in the ground. 
      And I will protect my nest aggressively against 
    Arctic foxes, wolves; even Polar bears. I'm a force 
      to be reckoned with! My thick feathers keep me 
            warm and insulated in the freezing cold.

       As a male, my plumage is nearly all white with
     a few black markings in my feathers. As a female,
      I have much more, and I'm larger in appearance.
    I command a large territory to breed. My loud hoots
can be heard more than five miles away. I fiercely defend 
   my territory against Invaders, my own kind included!

        As a female, I'm just as formidable as a male,
       and I'm equipped with longer talons. I'm quite
    an intelligent bird of prey. Sometimes I feign injury
   by crawling on the ground, dragging along my wings 
    to lure a predator away from laid eggs or my young.
        Let there be no doubt, I'm an owl among owls!


Date written: 01/31/2012

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