2008-2009 Owl Season Has Begun

Thanks to Stella Hamilton, who with the help of some Bluejays found the bird, and Lincoln Karim who sent me a text message, I got to see my first Eastern-screech Owl of the Fall today.  (It was in a very busy place, so forgive me if I keep its location private.)

The owl, a red morph, may be the owl that was released by a rehabber a few weeks ago.  While I was observing it, some of its neighbors were not too welcoming, including a Black-capped Chickadee, a Gray Squirrel and a Tufted Titmouse.

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