For the 6th year in a row, we've seen a Gray Morph Screech Owl in the same hollowed tree at Buck Creek State Park. We drive through the park about every other day, and always check the tree out. We're usually disappointed by not seeing it, but yesterday afternoon it was there!
It's possible that the owl is there more often but just not visible; as the hollowed section appears to drop deeper into the tree. We've never approached the tree to look inside, as we don't want to chance disturbing it.
I'm posting images from yesterday and the previous 5 years. Not sure if it is the same bird each year, or just coincidence that different Gray Morphs use the same eye-level hollow every year.
It's possible that the owl is there more often but just not visible; as the hollowed section appears to drop deeper into the tree. We've never approached the tree to look inside, as we don't want to chance disturbing it.
I'm posting images from yesterday and the previous 5 years. Not sure if it is the same bird each year, or just coincidence that different Gray Morphs use the same eye-level hollow every year.
Gray Morph Screech Owl shot with Olympus EM1 Mark III and Olympus 300mm.
Gray Morph Screech Owl shot with Olympus EM1 Mark III and Olympus 300mm.
Gray Morph Screech Owl shot with Olympus EM5 Mark III and Olympus 300mm.
Gray Morph Screech Owl shot with Fuji XT-2 and Fuji 100-400mm.
This image was shot just after sunset and was taken using high iso.
This image was shot just after sunset and was taken using high iso.
Gray Morph Screech Owl shot with Canon 7D M2 and Canon 500 F4.
