I went back to So Padre Island when the weather was at least better (warmer for me and some sun for photos) in hopes of better views. Thanks to Scarlet Colley, who has spent many hours hosting the birders who come to see it and making sure it does not get disturbed, the little owl is still being seen daily. The Flammulated Owl has been roosting in different locations every day in the Warbler Rest Stop habitat at the So. Padre Island Convention Center. The owl was much more visible today though it still had branches in front of it's face most of the time--but that is necessary for the owl to reduce it's visibility to predators so you just need to consider it a challenge to get the best photos possible.
I liked the close-up in the bottom pic as it shows the owl's bill nicely, with the nostrils (located in the cere) clearly seen. More pics above. SeEtta
0 comments:
Post a Comment