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Jan 22Liked by Neil Barker

wow!

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Thanks! :)

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It’s so beautiful, the camouflage is just stunning.

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Thanks Sydney and agreed. Nature is simply amazing - I have passed by owls several times and almost missed them their camouflage is so good. :)

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Beautiful grey-morph Eastern Screech Owl! I love the way he blends in so well, yet he is also rather fluffy!

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Thanks Pamela! Their camouflage is truly amazing!

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It is! It has been a while since I have seen a screech.

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How adorable! I love how the owl made itself fit in that small hollow lol it looks even fluffier 😄

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Thanks Daisy Anne! :)

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What a hoot! Owls are so magical.

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Thanks Wei Tam and agreed - there is something magical about owls.

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Excellent photos and poem! These birds are a joy. I hear them far more than I see them, was once sent a recording and asked what the sound was. They were in disbelief it was an owl.

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Thanks James and much appreciated. The Screech-owls make some interesting calls - I think my favourite is the 'trilling' call.

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Jan 21Liked by Neil Barker

Is the owl peeking out of its tree nest?

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Hi Michael, yes. Probably an abandoned one from a woodpecker.

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