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McGill Bird Observatory director Barbar Frei told the CBC that despite being the province's official bird, snowy owls are rarely seen in the area occasionally making winter trips to various Canada from their breeding ground near the Arctic Circle.
She added that the owl in the photos likely came across the camera while looking for a place to hunt.
"I think they are attracted specifically to the highway because it has open, grassy fields nearby which is perfect for hunting their favorite prey, which is small rodents," Frei said.
Un impressionnant voyageur a été capté en plein vol le matin du 3 janvier, par les caméras de surveillance du réseau...
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