A Snowy Owl hen displays strong maternal instincts as she stands guard over her small clutch of eggs. Unlike many birds of prey, Snowy Owls nest on the ground and protect their nests very aggressively. You can see one of her two eggs just at the edge of the nest.
Photo taken at Northwest Trek Wild Animal Park, in Eatonville, Washington. [link]
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