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Aegolius acadicus
Very small, short-bodied, Owl with a relatively short tail. Brown and white. Weighing in about 94-107 grams. Over-sized head, huge eyes, large wing span for such a small owl.
Currently migrating South - stop-over at Hillairdton Marsh
Captured during Owl banding project
18 Comments
Wow! Stunning!
What a gorgeous creature! Thanks for capturing!
cute!
That's an intense stare. Very cool
Awesome !
Beautiful eyes.
Beautiful owl....
My favorite owl!! I'd love you to add this to the mission Raptors of North America: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627...
Thanks!
So cute!!
Not a pet. But wanted to bring him home he was so cute. We were at an owl banding - there were five in the group we banded. Another 7 were being prepped for banding. This photo is after the banding when he was released.
Magnificent
Wow is that like your pet owl!??!?!?!?!?
wow cute owl
Thanks, had an amazing experience during the banding of these tiny lil guys.
Cute owl...:-)
Wonderful pictures!
Great shots.