The Snowy Owl, (Nyctea scandiaca) breeds mostly in the tundra in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia.  With the long days, they hunt during the day as well as night.  They are among the largest of owls and the heaviest in North America.  Recent data indicates they have been declining precipitously, going from over 200,000 to about 100,000 with only about 28,000 breeding pairs.  When there are good breeding conditions, and more juveniles are produced many move further south in winter, in irruptive years.  In the 2013-14 winter they were seen in Florida.  Below are many individuals, perched, flying, feeding, and mobbed.  Click on thumbnails for a larger image. Videos are at the bottom of the page.