Eastern screech owl

Well camouflaged in a very tight tree hollow, this Eastern screech owl (Megascops asio) has a bird's eye view of the forest around, with little chance of being spotted by its prey due to the owl's coloring, its minimal movement and the tight fit of temporary housing.
Photo By/Credit

Beverly Meekins

Date Shot/Created
01/10/2023
Media Usage Rights/License
Copyrighted, All Rights Reserved - Used by Permission
Image
Well camouflaged in a very tight tree hollow, this Eastern screech owl has a bird's eye view of the forest around, with little chance of being spotted by its prey due to the owl's coloring, its minimal movement and the tight fit of temporary housing.
Facility
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Coastal North Carolina National Wildlife Refuges Gateway Visitor Center
Recreational Activity
Wildlife watching
Photography
Birding
Species
Megascops asio
Subject tags
Birds
Birdwatching
Photography
Wildlife refuges
Wildlife viewing