Great Gray Ghost

In some places, the Great Gray Owl is also known as the Great Gray Ghost. This photo, that I took on April 14th during a heavy snowstorm, always makes me think of that rather creepy name. A pity that the owl was facing in that direction, but I guess it shows you the fine feather detail on the back of the head. Also shows how focused it was on finding a rodent for a snack : ) Not sure if this is the adult Great Gray that I was lucky enough to hold on June 5th, or maybe it was its mate, when one of them was banded by licenced Owl Banders, "The Owl Guys", from near Edmonton.