Owls at Boundary Bay

Happy New Year! On January 1st my husband and I took a trip out to Boundary Bay to see if we could find the snowy owls that I had been hearing so much about. After what seemed like a very long drive, we finally arrived to see many people gathered in small groups along the dyke, carrying their impressive cameras, lenses, and spotting scopes. The first owl was right near the parking lot, and we were delighted to see many others along the dyke, some far off in the distance, and others closer. This was my first time seeing these beautiful owls, and I was so happy to be able to get a few pictures, though a nicer camera would have come in very handy. Wishing you all a great 2012!