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Strix varia
The adult is 40–63 cm (16–25 in) long with a 96–125 cm (38–49 in) wingspan. Weight in this species is 500 to 1050 grams (1.1-2.3 lbs). It has a pale face with dark rings around the eyes, a yellow beak and brown eyes. It is the only typical owl of the eastern United States which has brown eyes; all others have yellow eyes. The head is round and lacks ear tufts, a distinction from the Short-eared Owl. The upper parts are mottled gray-brown. The underparts are light with markings; the chest is barred horizontally while the belly is streaked vertically. The legs and feet are covered in feathers up to the talons. (information from Wikipedia)
Grassland/woodland mix, next to a mall in town
These shots are terrible but they are the best I could manage from the distance between us.
Spotted on Nov 1, 2012
Submitted on Nov 2, 2012
2 Comments
Awesome photo!
Love this!! Great capture!! I'd love you to add this to the mission "Raptors of North America". (Sorry I'm on my phone so can't add the link!). ;-)