Nyctea scandiaca Betton Birds of Prey Conservation Centre

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A Snowy Owl chick still in baby down prior to feathers forming.

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Size: 5200px × 3467px
Location: East Ayton, Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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