MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • January 24, 2021
It is said that owls have the most human-like faces, with their forward-set and huge eyes a main trait of their “cuteness.” Tack on the popularity (thanks a lot, Harry Potter!) and lore around them, and you’ve got a bird as charismatic as they come. Plus, digital photography has become more popular and accessible, meaning more people are out wanting to get “the shot.” Snowy owls in particular, and as mentioned by Tyler, are the target of many photographers. Watch the bird, and as soon as your actions change the behavior of the bird, you are too close and need to move back immediately. ~ Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox