Owl Pictures
Welcome to our Owl photo gallery, where we’ve got a wide selection of professional Owl images. See these wise, striking birds in their natural habitat, winging through the sky or perching in trees to watch the ground below. These Owl photos were taken in some of the world’s most scenic landscapes, and show the Owls close enough that you can practically hear the hooting. Pick any Owl photo for a gift or stock image today.

Snowy Owl Soaring Over The TundraThis snowy owl turns to look at the photographer as it goes soaring over the tundra. This female snowy owl is searching for threats to her nest. Female snowy owls can be identified by their speckled feathers. Female snowy owls have brown feathers in addition to their white plumage. Male snowy owls are a pure, iridescent white.
Stock Image #20140711-122400
Stock Image #20140711-122400

Nesting Snowy OwlsA nesting snowy owl eats a brown lemming. The all-white male owl brings food to the speckled female, who guards the nest constantly. The male is in charge of hunting and bringing food to there new mother and chicks. These nesting snowy owls were photographed in Barrow, Alaska. Barrow is the northernmost city in the United States.
Stock Image #20140709-171247
Stock Image #20140709-171247

Female Snowy Owl Flapping Her WingsThis mature female snowy owl soars through the unbroken blue sky. Female snowy owls have black and brown feathers in addition to their more recognizable white feathers. Males of the species have pure white plumage.
This owl was photographed in Barrow, Alaska during nesting season for these birds. The picture was taken on a guided photography workshop led by professional photographer Matt Shetzer.
Stock Image #20140712-123258
This owl was photographed in Barrow, Alaska during nesting season for these birds. The picture was taken on a guided photography workshop led by professional photographer Matt Shetzer.
Stock Image #20140712-123258

Flying Snowy Owl With Empty TalonsThis female snowy owl patrols the sky above her nest in Barrow, Alaska. Her long, sharp talons are visible. During nesting season, the female snowy owl never ventures very far from the nest. The females depend on their mates to bring food back to the nest. In the barren tundra of Alaska, food is scarce. Snowy owls feed on small rodents such as brown lemmings. Owl talons are specifically designed for snatching their prey off the ground.
Stock Image #20140712-123258
Stock Image #20140712-123258

Closeup Of Female Snowy Owl In FlightThis spotted female snowy owl soars through an uninterrupted blue sky. The female snowy owl has a wingspan between 49 and 59 inches, allowing these birds of prey to fly high and fly fast through the arctic tundra.
This photo was taken in Barrow, Alaska, on a photography workshop led by professional photographer Matt Shetzer. Some years dozens of female snowy owls and their mates descend on Barrow, while other years the finicky birds will skip the town entirely. The owls will base their nesting habits on the availability of lemmings, their primary food source. Male snowy owls hunt while the female snowy owls protect the nest.
Stock Image #20140712-123259
This photo was taken in Barrow, Alaska, on a photography workshop led by professional photographer Matt Shetzer. Some years dozens of female snowy owls and their mates descend on Barrow, while other years the finicky birds will skip the town entirely. The owls will base their nesting habits on the availability of lemmings, their primary food source. Male snowy owls hunt while the female snowy owls protect the nest.
Stock Image #20140712-123259

Northern Hawk Owl On An Invisible BranchThis Northern Hawk Owl has chosen a sturdy, yet barely visible, conifer branch for a vantage point. Owls characteristically perch themselves on prominent treetops to scout for prey with their superhuman vision. The cone-filled evergreen provides protection and perspective for this predatory bird.
Stock Image #20171121-11100599
Stock Image #20171121-11100599

A Male Snowy Owl Takes FlightA male snowy owl takes flight. This owl in flight was photographed during nesting season in Barrow, Alaska, where many of these rare birds come to reproduce. The arctic climate and open tundra allow the keen-eyed birds to easily spot prey and predators which might threaten their young. Owls in flight continually scan the ground below for threats.
Stock Image #20140711-100055
Stock Image #20140711-100055

Snowy Owl In Flight With Full WingspanThis snowy owl soars through the sky above Barrow, Alaska. The animal has its wings completely extended in flight, showcasing the incredible wingspan of these majestic birds of prey. Snowy owls average wingspans between 50 and 60 inches— up to five feet long.
This photo of a snowy owl in flight was taken on a guided photography workshop in Barrow, Alaska. Snowy Owls often visit Barrow for nesting season. A female snowy owl, such as the one pictured here, will incubate her eggs for a one-month period, during which time she will not leave the nest.
Stock Image #20140712-125639
This photo of a snowy owl in flight was taken on a guided photography workshop in Barrow, Alaska. Snowy Owls often visit Barrow for nesting season. A female snowy owl, such as the one pictured here, will incubate her eggs for a one-month period, during which time she will not leave the nest.
Stock Image #20140712-125639
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