Eastern Screech Owl

Today I was big and brave and tried something daunting. I joined a photography session at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, to take photos of 10 different birds of prey. Some were static and some were flying. Guess what? Shooting birds in flight is HARD. It turned out to be an amazing experience though. And there were no shouty camera club guys, though the lens posturing was quite something else.
This is an Eastern Screech Owl, named Cecil. Screech Owls are tiny (for owls), roughly the size of a starling. Cecil is what they call a red morph. They come in a grey morph as well.
Followers, prepare for several days of bird photos!

[amyK]

Nice shot, love how he fits in with his surroundings

[Brigette]

Wonderful shot 🦉

[Paula Fontanini]

How fun and what a FANTASTIC capture! It's funny to watch everyone checking out everyone else's gear! :) Looking forward to more bird photos!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Absolutely awesome shot! Bring on the birds!!!

[Jessica Eby]

I am absolutely stoked for your several days of bird photos! Your photo of Cecil is amazing (as is Cecil himself, I'm sure).

[Valerie Chesney]

Wonderful capture of this beauty!

[Louise & Ken]

What a remarkably beautiful photo!

[Diana]

What a fabulous capture and wonderful experience, looking forward to you birds.
Tell me about how hard it is, I am trying for years now ;-)

[Issi Bannerman]

Fascinating information and I look forward to more. Great shot of little Cecil!

[JackieR]

What a great experience

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful

[Susan Wakely]

What a great shot and experience.

[Bec]

What a cool challenge - funny with the lens posturing! A wonderful shot.

[Faye Turner]

Great capture fav

[Brian]

Wondrous. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Islandgirl]

Oh my how exciting to capture this little screech owl, he blends in very well!
I have joined the Canadian Raptor conservatory for a session about 6 years ago and loved it! I took so many photos!
My sisters and I are planning to go to the Canadian Raptor conservatory in May or June!
Seeing your photo from there makes me more excited, I can’t wait!

[Mags]

Aww! What a wonderful capture.

[borof]

You were very clever to notice him because he hides itself very well with his colors. Excellent shot.

[Boxplayer]

Fabulous, more bird photos, bring it on!

[Merrelyn]

Nice shot

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great capture. I've never had any luck shooting birds in flight.

[Ann Williams]

Love a little screech owl - such characters. This one is so well camouflaged and beautifully captured.

[Bucktree]

Excellent capture. Beautiful plumage and texture.

[KV]

Stunning. Gorgeous shot… and you are right about the difficulty of bird photography.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Stunning shot

[Peter Dulis]

Great how he blends right in

[Oli Lindenskov]

Great shot👍😊

[Dorothy]

Fabulous!

[Carole Sandford]

Wonderful shot!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

This is wonderful!

[Vesna]

This photo is on Top 20 Chart. Congratulations!