The snowy owl in the Cairngorms was seen on 17 February and reported on the nature website iSpot earlier on Tuesday.

BBC: Snowy owl spotted in Cairngorms

The Snowy Owl, a pub just to the right of Northumberlandia, will undoubtedly benefit from the development, but manager Gina Ward is also looking forward to the opening for personal reasons.

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In 2011, a male snowy owl appeared on the Western Isles for the eighth year running in a search for a mate.

BBC: Snowy owl spotted in Cairngorms

Of course the overnight guests need lodging, which is why Snowy Owl owns a heated Sioux Indian Tipi.

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Alan Anderson, head of reserves at the Scottish Wildlife Trust, said at least one snowy owl a year was recorded in Scotland.

BBC: Snowy owl spotted in Cairngorms

This sounds miraculous, and you will indeed notice and marvel at the difference, but only if you happen to be a snowy owl who likes watching voles from a hundred and fifty yards.

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