Pygmy Owl with Prey

Pygmy Owl with Prey 12/27/09 - Sun River Valley, Montana
I have a Clark's Nutcracker to thank for helping me spot this Pygmy Owl (and keeping it occupied while I went and grabbed my camera).  Some of the images were snapped as the Owl was blinking.  Note the translucent eyelids.



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