I’m trying to be more aware. To see where I am and the beauty that surrounds me. Standing in the back yard, waiting for Lucy and Ripley to find that perfect spot, I spotted an owl in a big oak tree. A rarity.
I was struck by this guy/gal’s size. And when he blinked (do owls blink?), he looked… thoughtful. Very aware if his surroundings. Sorry the image isn’t better. Some shots are just beyond the little Casio.
Like me, the owl definitely had ear tufts.
Cool shot! I can’t quite make out what it is. If it was small and had ear tufts, then it is a Screech Owl. If it was medium sized with no ears, it is a Barred Owl.
I suspect it was a Screech Owl because it has some reddish coloration. Very cool bird!