This little guy surprised us by flying down and landing right in front of us while we were walking in a dimly lit forest. We are not sure if it is a Western or Eastern Screech Owl as both are commonly seen in our area and we only got a couple of photos before he flew off further into the woods. A nice little surprise on a summer afternoon.
nature has no boss 
You know you are a magnet Mike!
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Well…a magnet for mosquitos as there are always more of them on me than owls I see in the forest. Hope have a great weekend Val.
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How fun! Good thing your camera was ready!
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It was fun and a nice surprise. Wishing you a fine weekend.
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Beautiful capture! Its plumage is perfectly camouflaged to be among trees.
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Hi Eliza and I bet if this owl did not fly and land in front of us but was just sitting there we probably might have walked right by without noticing.
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What a lovely surprise!
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HI Sarah and thanks. It was a great surprise to have that little owl fly down and land so close.
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Brilliant!
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Thanks and wishing you a great weekend.
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Oh how fabulous.
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A very cute little owl indeed.
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Lucky you! I only have two owls on my life list and would love to get more… only staying up late doesn’t work for me. I guess I just need to take more walks. 😉
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HI Kit we only have four owls on our life list and would also like to see more and like you are always hoping for more. The great grey is certainly quest worthy for us.
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Owls are extra cool. We’ve been hearing a barn owl in the neighborhood at night but have yet to see it. I keep forgetting and taking my walk after dark instead of at dusk… Good luck finding your great gray!
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Well here’s to a walk at dusk and the hooting of a born owl to draw you out.
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That’s awesome !!
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Hi Bernie, yes it was a very nice surprise and an owl we don’t often get to see. Hope your day is going well and wishing you a fine weekend.
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Beautiful image. Wow. Lucky you!
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Thanks Tracy. Wishing you a great weekend.
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They are cute little guys. What a great photo!
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Thanks and I agree that this was indeed a cute little owl.
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How amazing!
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It was a very pleasant surprise.
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