eastern screech owls

As this video explains, screech owls are nearly impossible to see due to their amazing camouflage. In fact, I had never found one before today – I had luck on the east side of Providence – two Eastern Screech Owls napping in their homes:

“In order to see birds it is necessary to become part of the silence.” – Robert Lynd

I also got a glimpse of the elusive Great Horned Owl before it silently flew out of sight:

1 Jan ’12 Filed under Owls. Post a comment.

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Dan

Posted 2 Jan ’12 at 7:49 pm | Permalink

Great photos, Peter–were the Screech Owls in the same woods as the Great Horned Owl?

- Peter Green
  
  Posted 3 Jan ’12 at 9:32 am | Permalink
  
  Thank you, Dan, I appreciate it. The little owls are a safe distance from the big guy – not in the same woods, no. Happy New Year!
Camille Guigliano

Posted 12 Jan ’12 at 10:48 am | Permalink

Talk about a great example of blending into the background!! Beautiful pictures!!

- Peter Green
  
  Posted 12 Jan ’12 at 3:18 pm | Permalink
  
  Thank you, Camille

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