Just in! Neal Maine/ PacificLight Images.
The Eyes Have It. Saw-whet owl.
And, too, it’s a nearly, dearly life-size image (abt. 6″h)!
Proceeds in support of NCLC.
Found in a coastal scrub nest box placed for local wood ducks, a saw-whet owl, flew out to land on a branch, where it watched the birders doing the nest box housekeeping, then flew back into the box, with a nod and a howdy do hoot. Saw-whets winter in dense forests along the coast range.
About the Northern Saw-whet Owl:
Birders who prowl through conifer groves in winter sometimes find this round-headed little gnome perched there, sitting still as if to avoid notice. Avoiding notice is a task at which this owl often succeeds; it is overlooked in many places where it occurs. Late at night, males give a rhythmic tooting song that may go on for hours with scarcely a break. The bird was named for this song, which reminded settlers of the sound of a whetstone sharpening a saw.
Nesting
Early in breeding season, male sings incessantly at night to defend territory and attract a mate. Nest site is in cavity in tree, usually 15-60′ above ground. Mostly use abandoned woodpeckers holes. Will also use artificial nest boxes. Apparently will not use same site two years in a row.
Length 7.1–8.3 in
Wingspan 16.5–18.9 in
Weight 2.3–5.3 oz
www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-saw-whet-owl
Just in, another new image from Neal Maine: “Bachelor Herd” of elk.
Photo within walking distance of downtown Seaside.
For more images, please visit http://www.fairweatherhouseandgallery.com/ …artists/ …Neal Maine.
Save dates and times.
Neal Maine, naturalist, biologist, and nature photographer, will lecture about the ecology of the local habitat during the 2018 Seaside First Saturday Art Walks at Fairweather House and Gallery, 612 Broadway, Seaside, Oregon.
Save the dates. Save the times. Neal Maine lectures at 6:pm
- March 3rd
- April 7th
- May 5th
- June 2nd
- July 7th
- August 4th
- September 1st
- October 6th
- November 3rd
- December 1st
- go to http://www.facebook.com/ Seaside First Saturday Art Walk for more info
