Just had to share the cuteness ...

15 years ago

... of this little saw-whet owl that a homeowner reported in his back yard right here in town. It was a great opportunity to get some photos!

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Liz in MN

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beegood_gw
15 years ago
Too Cute!!!I love those little owls. The only time one came to my yard this year was when my daughter had my camera. Boo Hoo.
bandjzmom
15 years ago
Oh gosh Liz. What an ADORABLE little bird. You just wanna hug it! I never get to see owls in the wild. Fantastic shots!! Thanks so much for sharing!
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claireplymouth z6b coastal MA
15 years ago
Looks like you woke the owl up! Delightful shots.

Claire
Konrad___far_north
15 years ago
Very cute indeed!...Great shot!..Thanks for sharing this rare find!
terrene
15 years ago
Beautiful photos! Pictures are looking even better since I had to have to get a new motherboard for this desktop and it's got better onboard video. :)

And what a cute little owl. Did the home-owner allow you to come over and get photos? How did you find out about it? (I am curious, only if it's not TMI.)
gymell
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15 years ago
I heard about it on our local birding email list. The homeowner was very generous in letting people come over and see it. For many people it was a life bird. They're usually hard to see because of their small size and because they aren't often seen out in the open. So it was fun to get this opportunity very close to home. Now if only it would fly a few miles to my house so I could get a cool new yard bird!
rachel_frome_ky
15 years ago
ADORABLE!!
janie_may
15 years ago
Wonderful photos! I love owls!
anna_lisa
15 years ago
great timing love the colors and detail

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