Eastern Screech Owl ( slightly obstructed view)

[lovemypt]

I missed out on seeing any warblers yesterday...but look at what the Easter Bunny left for me in the park

http://img854.imageshack.us/i/screechowl1.jpg/

http://img824.imageshack.us/i/screech2.jpg/

[ravynne40]

Those are great shots!

[lovemypt]

Thanks for the input, there not as sharp as your Easter hawk pictures, even on a sunny day with a clear sky I couldn't get much better under the conditions. My little guy stayed so close to the centre of the tree I was unable to get a better angle and branches were everywhere. I actually saw 3 in total in same area but the other two where in spots unreachable and I didn't want to disturb them any more than necessary

[ravynne40]

Thanks I find sometimes even with obstruction/branches, it adds to the picture, gives it some "life", I always love seeing birds in their natural habitats, trees and all.
my first owl picture had trees and branches in the way too, I sharpened the photo in photoshop and it made the branches a little less invasive.

You should be proud it was a great find. I had not seen one owl all winter!
there's always a story behind the pictures too, I appreciate them as much as the pictures so thanks for sharing

[Rob'in'To]

Nice find!  And nice shots!