Western screech-owl (Megascops kennicottii).
There were three screech-owls roosting in an acacia tree along my path at the Desert Botanical Garden yesterday. I thought at first that they might be brood mates that hadn’t separated, but after looking at my shots and getting a better view of their plumage, I think now that they were a mated pair of adults and a recent fledgling. This little fuzz ball is the baby, still expecting some attention and supervision from Ma and Pa Screech.
It was a great day for owl sightings. More photos will follow.
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