This may well be one of the first Pygmy Owls in the valley this winter. They spend their summers in the high mountains where they are rarely seen. They are sometimes with us at the valley bottoms in the winter.
This Pygmy Owl was hunting (for small birds) from a tree.
Wow.
That is a beautiful picture of a delightful little owl. Just proves you don’t have to be big to be fierce.
Another fantastic photo!