Mar 09 2010
Pygmy Owl
Here is a photo from my files that I took several years ago. It was taken from my kitchen window. When first observed the prey was nearly intact. Actually I think that the quail was larger than the owl. It took nearly three days for the owl to consume this large meal. During this time the owl would gorge itself then perch in the tree above. When another critter attempted to share this meal the owl would pounce down from the tree and drive the intruder away. Steller’s Jay and Pine Squirrels (Red Squirrel) were the main intruders. During this time I had ample opportunities to photograph the occasion. The moral here is to take lots of pictures when opportunity is present. The opportunity may never present itself again in this lifetime.
