This little guy paid a visit here this afternoon, which was very surprising because they are highly nocturnal and therefore seldom seen. In fact, this is the only one that I have ever seen. What a thrill to see him right up close!
Northern Saw-whet Owl ~ Aegolius acadicus
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What a cute little guy!
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Comment by Mother Hen — February 27, 2019 @ 11:17 pm
Sure is!
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Comment by montucky — February 27, 2019 @ 11:27 pm
Awesome owl!!
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Comment by Sara Kathleen Moore — February 28, 2019 @ 12:07 am
I think so too!
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 5:03 pm
How beautiful a bird!! You were indeed privileged to see him!
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Comment by juliemjm — February 28, 2019 @ 12:17 am
Yes, I felt very privileged!
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 5:04 pm
Nice to see a bird that one has heard singing in the woods for years.
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Comment by Malcolm R. Campbell — February 28, 2019 @ 12:53 am
I listened to a recording of a Saw-whet on the Cornell website, but don’t recall ever hearing it before.
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 5:05 pm
Aren’t you the lucky one!! I love owls and to see one and get such a photo would be a huge thrill.
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Comment by wordsfromanneli — February 28, 2019 @ 1:30 am
I love owls too but seldom get to see one, especially this close. It looks quite a bit like a Pygmy Owl. It was a thrill!
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 5:16 pm
They have something endearing about them.
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Comment by wordsfromanneli — February 28, 2019 @ 6:39 pm
They do, although I imagine that small birds and anything in the mouse family might not think that way.
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 8:39 pm
No, for sure! I can excuse owls for that though.
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Comment by wordsfromanneli — February 28, 2019 @ 9:46 pm
When you’re that cute you can get away with a lot!
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 10:08 pm
So beautiful. We had an owl in our backyard tree a couple of years ago. I felt so lucky…Im always checking in case another one drops by. Loved seeing your photos.
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Comment by learningtolovewinterblog — February 28, 2019 @ 1:49 am
I hear owl calls often here but seldom get to see one. this one is especially pretty.
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 5:18 pm
This is a lovely photo. I enjoy your nature photography.
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Comment by llzranch — February 28, 2019 @ 7:14 am
Thank you! I’m always pleased to see that someone enjoys the beauty that I also enjoy!
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 5:32 pm
What superb photos. I can well imagine the thrill at seeing this owl up close. Your photos are so good, I feel like I can reach out and touch him.
(if it had been me, I would have been trembling with excitement and probably wobbled and spoilt the shots).
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Comment by Vicki — February 28, 2019 @ 7:25 am
It was a thrill to see him up close and he was very patient. That was a very exciting thing for me!
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 5:33 pm
Oh my goodness!! What a beautiful owl and how exciting that you got up close and personal enough to get these shots!
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Comment by Mama's Empty Nest — February 28, 2019 @ 7:33 am
That was a very rare opportunity and I feel very blessed!
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 5:36 pm
What a beautiful creature. I’ve never had such a wonderful, close view of an owl. I can imagine what a thrill it was — and how kind of him to allow for a photographic session!
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Comment by shoreacres — February 28, 2019 @ 9:14 am
This was the closest that I’ve been to one, and I think this is the prettiest of the owls too. It was exciting!
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 8:03 pm
What a wonderful opportunity! And to get such terrific photos as well!
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Comment by de Wets Wild — February 28, 2019 @ 9:32 am
I have never had much luck with bird photography and so this was a very special opportunity for me.
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 8:06 pm
What a beautiful creature! And a lucky encounter! 🙂
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Comment by ebbtide — February 28, 2019 @ 9:57 am
I agree on both counts. Amazing good fortune!
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 8:10 pm
Very, very cute!
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Comment by Dana S. Hugh — February 28, 2019 @ 12:39 pm
Yes, they are really cite, and small, about the size of a Robin.
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 8:19 pm
Awesome little visitor, indeed, how thrilling to so up close and personal! Wonderful captures, I have never seen one before either. 😊
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Comment by bayphotosbydonna — February 28, 2019 @ 1:02 pm
Seeing one of these for the first time and so close was quite an amazing experience.
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 8:24 pm
A cute little fellow. What a thrill to get that close!!
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Comment by Hanna — February 28, 2019 @ 1:11 pm
It was a highly unusual encounter, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything! It made me very glad for a good camera.
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 8:25 pm
What an opportunity to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo. Wonderful!
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Comment by bigskybuckeye — February 28, 2019 @ 1:44 pm
It was indeed a very rare opportunity, and I will never forget it.
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 8:28 pm
Oh my goodness!! Great photos 🙂
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Comment by M.B. Henry — February 28, 2019 @ 1:55 pm
Thanks! You can’t go wrong with a subject like that!
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 8:30 pm
That’s a cute little bird! Nice of him to pose so well-I love it when they do that.
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Comment by New Hampshire Garden Solutions — February 28, 2019 @ 4:35 pm
For one of such strong nocturnal habits, it was a rare visit in daytime, and especially when he let me get so close.
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Comment by montucky — February 28, 2019 @ 8:37 pm
It’s an almost mystical experience when you look into those eyes up close!
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Comment by New Hampshire Garden Solutions — March 1, 2019 @ 4:29 am
It is! I can understand why legend has it that they are wise.
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Comment by montucky — March 1, 2019 @ 7:20 pm
What a special opportunity
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Comment by Ron — March 1, 2019 @ 6:49 am
It sure was, Ron. I could hardly believe that he let me get that close and stayed around for so long.
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Comment by montucky — March 1, 2019 @ 7:25 pm
What a beautiful, special visitor! I am glad this little fellow gave you some time!
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Comment by Lavinia Ross — March 1, 2019 @ 4:50 pm
It was very surprising how patient he was. It was as though he wanted to be photographed.
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Comment by montucky — March 1, 2019 @ 7:53 pm
I feel completely charmed by your photos of this little owl. Such a delight to see.
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Comment by Tammie — March 2, 2019 @ 10:05 am
The little guy is certainly a charmer. I have no idea what he was doing out in the daytime or why he was completely unafraid of me, but I’m happy that he came to visit!
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Comment by montucky — March 2, 2019 @ 1:35 pm
How cool is that !!!
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Comment by dhphotosite — March 3, 2019 @ 2:17 pm
It was very, very nice!
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Comment by montucky — March 3, 2019 @ 10:18 pm
So cool, Terry!
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Comment by heartandsoul974 — March 3, 2019 @ 3:19 pm
It was a very special visit!
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Comment by montucky — March 3, 2019 @ 10:19 pm
I can imagine! That’s something you don’t see everyday!
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Comment by heartandsoul974 — March 4, 2019 @ 4:07 am
Yes. It was the first one I’ve ever seen, and what a pretty little creature.
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Comment by montucky — March 4, 2019 @ 7:24 am
He (or she) is absolutely beautiful. I would be so excited, too, to have a visitor like that, especially one that poses for you. Remarkable. Awesome shots! Things like that can keep one happy for days.
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Comment by Candace — March 6, 2019 @ 12:23 pm
I was very touched by the visit, the interest, and the complete lack of fear or apprehension. Amazing!
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Comment by montucky — March 6, 2019 @ 5:20 pm
Oh isn’t he beautiful … what a treat to be able to see and photograph him 🙂
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Comment by Julie@frogpondfarm — March 6, 2019 @ 3:57 pm
It was a real treat. It seemed as though the bird wanted to be seen and welcome and understood.
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Comment by montucky — March 6, 2019 @ 5:21 pm
Incredible! You caught personality in that second photo, montucky — really lovely.
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Comment by Jet Eliot — March 9, 2019 @ 10:36 am
He had plenty of personality! What an amazing little creature!
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Comment by montucky — March 9, 2019 @ 9:08 pm
He is gorgeous! What a welcome visitor! And superb photos!
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Comment by Jo Woolf — March 11, 2019 @ 2:17 am
It was a rare and wonderful opportunity! I love owls anyway so this was extra special for me.
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Comment by montucky — March 11, 2019 @ 4:43 pm
You are lucky one, when seeing it. When being a school boy, I saw a Snowy owl. Our teacher brought it to the class room. 🙂
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Comment by Sartenada — March 12, 2019 @ 1:28 am
I was very lucky to see the owl and so close at that. It was a very rare opportunity.
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Comment by montucky — March 12, 2019 @ 9:07 pm