Mexican Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) - Arizona
Found high up in a canyon near the Mexican border. Was the highlight of my trip despite seeing all the rarities this bird made my trip even though it was not a lifer the encounter was magical. I almost got bit by a rattlesnake thank goodness for his rattle and warning I appreciated it very much. The snake blended in with the rock that I didn't see it until I set my bag right beside it. A good reminder to keep your eyes on where you are stepping and sitting.This beautiful subspecies of Spotted owl is listed as Threatened by both the Mexican and US governments. They have been negatively impacted by the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of their habitat as a result of even-aged timber management, urban and suburban development, agriculture development, water development in riparian areas, and mining.
Mexican Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) - Arizona
Found high up in a canyon near the Mexican border. Was the highlight of my trip despite seeing all the rarities this bird made my trip even though it was not a lifer the encounter was magical. I almost got bit by a rattlesnake thank goodness for his rattle and warning I appreciated it very much. The snake blended in with the rock that I didn't see it until I set my bag right beside it. A good reminder to keep your eyes on where you are stepping and sitting.This beautiful subspecies of Spotted owl is listed as Threatened by both the Mexican and US governments. They have been negatively impacted by the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of their habitat as a result of even-aged timber management, urban and suburban development, agriculture development, water development in riparian areas, and mining.