This tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl with an injured or amputated wing looked so "sad" when I saw it at the Coaldale Bird of Prey Centre on 16th May. I've only ever seen one of these owls in the wild, a few years ago. They like forested areas, including many wooded parks and ravines in the city, but they are heard more than seen.
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I happened to turn my head whilst talking to someone on a winter walk and found myself looking into the big round eyes of this tiny owl sitting on a nearby branch. Had to wipe the ice off my camera lens in order to try and get any photos. They are very poor quality but this is the only Northern Saw-whet Owl that I have ever seen. I believe the highest this photo got on Explore was #119 on 11th November 2006. Thanks, everyone!
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These small owls are only 18-23 cm long and are uncommon to common all year round in Alberta. I think I have only seen one in the wild, maybe three years ago in South Glenmore Park, near the Weaselhead natural area. I did get photos of the wild one, which are in my Flickr photostream.
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Not a good quality photo, thanks to very poor lighting and ice on my lens! However, it was fascinating to watch this young, little Northern Saw-whet Owl keep a close eye on something moving on the ground - something that might taste good! I believe the highest this photo got on Explore was 259 on 2nd November 2006. Thanks everyone!
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A more distant shot of the tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl seen in Carburn Park. He's very well-camouflaged against the huge, broken branch, but the tangle of small branches around him are not too photogenic : ) Very difficult to photograph, as it barely moves hour after hour, so most photos tend to look the same!
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