I was on my phone with my wife when I saw it sitting on this driftwood in the distance. My exact words were, "Holy S&*%! That's a Snowy Owl."
It's been almost two years since I've seen one. Last year they were non-existent, so to see one so early in the season this year is very hopeful.
It didn't stick around for long, however. While I was sure to keep my distance (this image is cropped), it was watching me very closely and flew off very quickly.