Western Screech Owl Stare Down

by Janet Marie

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Western Screech Owl Stare Down

Artist

Janet Marie

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Photograph - Photography

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My Arizona home sits on an acre of lush Sonoran Desert landscape. I have many desert fauna visit my desert acre of joy. What a hoot and surprise to see a western screech owl (Megascops kennicottii) grace me with his presence.

It was our summer monsoon, and had just stopped raining. I noticed tail feathers sticking down from a porch beam. I wondered what could this be, not looking like any of the desert birds I usually see. Upon getting a closer look, I said to myself, "it's an owl. I ran and got my camera, and was hoping it would still be there when I returned.

It was still there when I returned. I thought it must have stopped off here to get out of the rain. I spoke with a very kind, soft voice, and he seemed to be quite curious about me. Allowing me to photograph him from all sides. As I moved about, he turned in my direction. Here, I started out seeing him from behind, and he turned his head to look at me. I did get to capture him from the front, looking at me straight on too. Which can be viewed also.

I have to admit that he did give me that "I am not sure about you" look in his eyes. Anyway, I was thrilled to have the experience, that an owl would actually stay around awhile to capture his visit with me. I came out later and he was no longer there. I hope he had a safe journey, wherever he was headed.

Note: Dear Heather, my owl whisperer friend and photographer of owls, I got a smidge of a taste, of what you must experience with your owls.

Western Screech Owl Stare Down © 2022 Janet Marie Photography, all rights reserved.

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July 24th, 2022

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