Jason Idzerda
Saw Whet on the Moss
The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a miniature owl native to North America.
Adults are 18 cm long with a 43 cm wingspan (about the size of a pop can). The Northern Saw-Whet Owl has a round, light, grey face with brown streaks; they also have a dark beak and yellow eyes. The underparts are pale with dark streaks; the upper parts are brown with white spots.
**UPDATE** This photo has been published in the October issue of 'Digital Photo' UK edition. Thanks to all of you who have made this photo so popular!
Copyright © 2009, Jason Idzerda
Saw Whet on the Moss
The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a miniature owl native to North America.
Adults are 18 cm long with a 43 cm wingspan (about the size of a pop can). The Northern Saw-Whet Owl has a round, light, grey face with brown streaks; they also have a dark beak and yellow eyes. The underparts are pale with dark streaks; the upper parts are brown with white spots.
**UPDATE** This photo has been published in the October issue of 'Digital Photo' UK edition. Thanks to all of you who have made this photo so popular!
Copyright © 2009, Jason Idzerda