Loch Lomond Birds of Prey

The Snowy Owl is a large, diurnal white owl that has a rounded head, yellow eyes and black bill. The feet are heavily feathered. A distinctive white owl, their overall plumage is variably barred or speckled with thin, black, horizontal bars or spots. Snowy Owls have a direct, strong, and steady flight with deliberate, powerful down strokes and quick upstrokes. They make short flights, close to the ground, from perch to perch, and usually perches on the ground or a low post.

This owl can be found on the northern limits of northern Scandinavia, Russia, Alaska & Canada, below the regions of land perpetually covered with snow & ice. They will migrate southwards & have been known to come as far south as London.

The Snowy Owl will take a large variety of prey, including voles, lemmings and hares. They will also prey on other raptors such as owls and buzzards.