I love to work the “dark side”! This fact means I am often out and about before sunrise, or getting into position before dark. Given Snowy Owls have returned from way up north to winter on the Arctic Riviera here in Duluth, I visited Superior at sunset. The Richard Bong regional airport and its surroundings is a great place to see Snowy Owls. Approximately 45 minutes before sunset the owls wake up and get ready for their evening hunt. Check out the tops of light posts and signs near the airport while looking for Snowies. A drive through the Tri-State fair grounds right across from the airport is always a good idea.

I took this photo last night just before sunset.

After some time with Snowy I drove over to Skyline Drive in Duluth. Prior research via my Marine App indicated the Michipicoten (ore boat) would be arriving in Duluth at 5:30 pm (one hour after sunset). I knew the Bentleyville Christmas lights turn on at 5:00 pm, and thought the combination of the Michipicoten steaming into the harbor would make a nice holiday image!