From Flatey Island in May. This appears to be non-breeding plumage, even though this was May and I photographed other Snow Buntings, male and female, in breeding plumage at the same location. Perhaps a 1st year bird??
Looks too worn of a plumage too early in the season to be a young bird. Perhaps just an adult skipping the breeding season (for lack of better term). The BG is not as smooth as I would have preferred, but I love the rock perch. Good details on the bunting as well.