Snowy Owls make appearance in Washington (18 images)

A Snowy Owls make a rare appearance in Grays Harbor County, Washington on February 5, 2012. The rare visitors from the Arctic will be staying in the area, feasting on small mammals and fattening up before departing in March headed on their way back to the Arctic to breed.

A Snowy Owl whoops in for a landing at Damon Point, Grays Harbor County, Washington on February 5, 2012. The rare visitors from the Arctic will be staying in the area, feasting on small mammals and fattening up before departing in March headed on their way back to the Arctic to breed. UPI/Jim Bryant

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A Snowy Owl takes flight at Damon Point, Grays Harbor County, Washington on February 5, 2012. The rare visitors from the Arctic will be staying in the area, feasting on small mammals and fattening up before departing in March headed on their way back to the Arctic to breed. UPI/Jim Bryant

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A Snowy Owl takes flight at Damon Point, Grays Harbor County, Washington on February 5, 2012. The rare visitors from the Arctic will be staying in the area, feasting on small mammals and fattening up before departing in March headed on their way back to the Arctic to breed. UPI/Jim Bryant

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A Snowy Owl takes flight at Damon Point, Grays Harbor County, Washington on February 5, 2012. The rare visitors from the Arctic will be staying in the area, feasting on small mammals and fattening up before departing in March headed on their way back to the Arctic to breed. UPI/Jim Bryant

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