Saw-whet owl looking for breakfast

Four of us were lucky to spend 45 minutes on an October morning with a Northern saw-whet owl along the high Cascade crest. Conifer trees behind it made a muted blue background. Soon after its photo was taken, the owl swooped down with frost flying off its head - like it was flying in stars.

 

Thanks for the many compliments on this photo. It really is the saw-whet that's the star.

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