This screech owl was in a tree close to a little traveled road. Cars stopping in front of the tree did not wake it. Construction vehicles, and aircraft flying around did not awaken it. Other wildlife could not rouse it. It is one heavy sleeper.
I was rooting for this bird, I think a nuthatch, to wake it up. It flew from another nearby tree and proceeded to walk down the owl’s tree towards the hole. I think it thought it was not such a good idea to go further. According to All About Birds:
The Eastern Screech-Owl is known to eat a variety of songbirds, including the European Starling.
This was the closest it got to opening its eyes. This bird must have been tired out from hunting during the night. It could also be a good sleeper. Can you sleep through a variety of noises?
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Surprising to see an owl sleeping. Must have been fat and happy. Have a good evening Sharon. Allan
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It most likely was. Have a great week!
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Fantastic shots,, love him sleepy, lol. We will have screech owls in our yard, but I cannot find where they are nesting. Only photos I have of them is on my trail cam, ugh!!
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It may be outside your yard. Look around for a small tree hole. They usually pick one they can sit at and block during the day. Usually the hole is 20-30 feet above the ground, but this one was too low I thought. This one was not at the hole at 8 am. One day maybe 11 it showed up and another day maybe 10:30. I have seen one go back in a tree hole and reappear 20 minutes later. Even better get a screech owl box and attach it to a tree about 20 feet up. It may decide to nest there in the future.
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Thank you very much for the tips, Sharon! I have two stands of tall pines, they call from both of them at night. I’ve looked with my binoculars during the daytime, but now I’ll use your tips to know more of where to look!
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He is so well camouflaged.
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Indeed. They are harder to find for that reason. Also they tend to pick a hole they cover. This one has head room above him.
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That’s a fantastic set of photos. I unfortunately don’t sleep that well; I wish I could!
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I wake up to coyotes howling in the warmer months, owls hooting etc.
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Womderful photos.
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Wonderful photos!
Gwen.
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