Snowy Owl in Winter

Snowy Owl watercolor on paper. Female Snowy Owl on L.I. They venture from the sandy beaches of L.I. from far north of the Arctic Circle. They have many names including the Polar owl, Artic owl, Scandinavian night bird, great white owl, and terror of the north. They are listed as vulnerable by (IUCN) International Union for Conservation of Nature. They keep warm with their abundance of feathers which makes them the heaviest owls in North America.

Spirit Animal meaning: Great Wisdom because the owl can see where others are deceived. White Owls are the bringer of great fortune and have mysterious powers.