I was thinking the other day that I have not really seen many of the local screech owls around town that I have seen in the past. Lots of barred owls, but not many screech owls. Last Thursday, I was driving home from work, heading towards old town, when I spotted something “out of place” in the hole of a tree. I was thinking, “That can’t be a screech owl.”
I pulled over, backed up a bit. Sure enough, it was an eastern screech owl enjoying the last bits of daylight. The light was not great but I managed a few shots. I went back a few times over the weekend, to no avail. Enjoy.
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Many years ago I heard a screech owl (and no, it doesn’t screech). It does have a very spooky call) and i could hear it night after night. Haven’t heard it for years–glad to know they are still around. Thanks for the photo.