Adult snowy owls on the tundra. We are all enchanted by these seemingly mystical snowy white birds, especially given it’s magical role in the Harry Potter series. Aside from  this, I've learned some parental facts about snowy owls that I find touching.

Breeding pairs of snowy owls are typically monogamous. They parent cooperatively and are highly dedicated and protective of their owlets. The male hunts for food to bring back to the nest, while the female keeps the owlets warm and safe and breaks up the food for them to eat. Unlike many other birds of prey, mother snowy owls will nurture an owlet that is sickly, even taking some food away from stronger siblings so that it will have a fighting chance. She will also tenderly brood the owlet even if there's no chance of survival to keep it warm as it dies. Look for sketches of owlets coming soon.