Guess Whooo...?
I am so excited!!! I believe this is just the second time I've seen an owl in the wild & had an opportunity to photograph one! The first was a juvenile Barred Owl in July, 2013.
www.flickr.com/photos/50292744@N00/9193783113/in/photolis...
At approximately 3 pm on Sunday, February 9, 2014, I looked out the window to my backyard (in Columbia County, New York, USA) & who did I see, roosting in the apple tree? Am I correct that it's a Screech Owl? At first, when I saw the coloring, I thought it might be a Red Squirrel. Then, I thought it might be 2 Red Squirrels! Looking more closely, I realized it was an owl! After taking several photos from the windows, I ventured into the yard for a closer look. The owl was gracious (or sleepy) enough to let me get quite close. I noticed that the small birds, like this Black-Capped Chickadee, were still going to the feeders & didn't seem to mind the owl at all. After taking several shots, I came back inside. The owl sat on the same branch for at least an hour & 15 minutes! What a great visit!
Guess Whooo...?
I am so excited!!! I believe this is just the second time I've seen an owl in the wild & had an opportunity to photograph one! The first was a juvenile Barred Owl in July, 2013.
www.flickr.com/photos/50292744@N00/9193783113/in/photolis...
At approximately 3 pm on Sunday, February 9, 2014, I looked out the window to my backyard (in Columbia County, New York, USA) & who did I see, roosting in the apple tree? Am I correct that it's a Screech Owl? At first, when I saw the coloring, I thought it might be a Red Squirrel. Then, I thought it might be 2 Red Squirrels! Looking more closely, I realized it was an owl! After taking several photos from the windows, I ventured into the yard for a closer look. The owl was gracious (or sleepy) enough to let me get quite close. I noticed that the small birds, like this Black-Capped Chickadee, were still going to the feeders & didn't seem to mind the owl at all. After taking several shots, I came back inside. The owl sat on the same branch for at least an hour & 15 minutes! What a great visit!