Bird #275

birds, Nesting Birds of Missouri, wildlife, wildlife photography

Eastern Screech Owl - Strigidae - Megascops asio, Grafton IL — Eastern Screech Owl – Strigidae – Megascops asio – Grafton IL

The 275th bird species I have photographed in Missouri and contiguous states turned out to be a special one. This Eastern Screech Owl is definitely the current most famous bird in the bi-state area. Many thanks to Miguel Acosta for the information. A long time coming.

520a0142 — Eastern Screech Owl – Strigidae – Megascops asio – Grafton IL

-OZB

5 thoughts on “Bird #275”

laura lecce says:

December 7, 2016 at 9:16 am

He just looks so cosy! Fantastic photo!

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fotosbymiguel says:

December 7, 2016 at 6:24 pm

Congrats on # 275 🙂 Glad I can be a part of your blog history.

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shawnthompsonart says:

December 8, 2016 at 10:28 pm

Beautiful Owl. I like how you photographed it through the berries but have the owl in sharp focus!!

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ozarkbill says:

December 9, 2016 at 8:32 pm

Thanks everyone for your kind comments!

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