After reading a few posts over the last couple weeks of a Snowy Owl hanging around in Berrien County, MI I decided to try and chase it today.  The in-laws were in town, it was the last day they were with us and we needed an adventure.  Yesterday’s adventure was going after White-Winged Crossbills at Fort Custer State Park.  That was fun and even though my brother-in-law said it was pretty cool, we knew he needed a bit more excitement.   Soooo, about midway through telling them we could possibly see a Snowy Owl, it was in the bag and they were getting ready to go.  What was nice is because they live in West Lafayette, IN it was right on the way home for them.  Perfect!

We headed out and after having lunch, we all got in the truck to start the search.  Within about 20 minutes, we found the bird about 250 yards out.  A nice safe distance.  Keep in mind, I wasn’t after killer photos per say but more or less a good bird sighting for the fam.  We found the bird and scoped it for stunning views of it preening before it took flight and perched on a power pole not too far away.  I’d say we found the excitement my brother-in-law was after.  He loved seeing the bird.

Enjoy the picture and happy photographing!

-Josh