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Strix occidentalis lucida
Went for a hike in Miller Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains. Stopped for a lunch break, and heard a jay calling incessantly. Found the jay mobbing this owl just off the trail. Note to all wildlife watchers out there, angry songbirds can lead you to encounters like this!
Spotted on May 8, 2011
Submitted on Jul 14, 2012
7 Comments
Thank you for your comments everyone! JoshuaGSmith, I agree, they are one of my favorites too. Miller Canyon is sort of a classic place to see them, but I've also had pretty good luck seeing them by hiking on the Echo Trail to Echo Park in the Chiricahua National Monument at night. Good luck!
One of my favorite birds! I live near where it is found, so maybes I will see one someday.
wow awesome
Timing is everything, as well as paying attention... awesome owl
Very neat spotitng!! What a beautiful owl! Great shots!
Wow, what an amazing find- well seen and captured
What an endearing pose! And your right, GeoffreyPalmer, when you hear angry birds, look up!