a not only the beautiful purple sandpiper i recently reported, but also a stunning snowy owl. walking the paths at the park the snowy owl was found sitting in a large rock area between some rocks. staying a good distance away motionless i sat for about 20 minutes and then the bird perched up on a higher rock for another 20 minutes. under no pressure, i was waiting patiently for a flight shot, the owl eventually took flight and flew over and landed middle of the walk bridge to the island and landed on the railing. a woman walking walked up the bridge not even seeing owl along with a 