Short-eared Owl at the Mesilla State Park New Mexico USA

Pursued by hundreds of Crows




 January 2016, the State Park hosts thousands of American Crows




2016                                                                                                                               © Richard Anderton






2016                                                                                                © Richard Anderton

 

An individual American Crow makes aerial contact with the Short-eared Owl



 

Short-eared Owl at the Mesilla State Park New Mexico USA

In the southwest of the USA the Short-eared Owl is a rare winter guest. For birders, a charismatic and distinguished visitor, the type of creature that we never get tired of watching. Nature lovers and ornithologists alike are fascinated by a diurnal owl. Not to mention the pure ascetic beauty of it and command of the air in flight. An owl that permits us to observe and appreciate it during daylight hours - a fact that only adds to its great appeal providing an unique photographic opportunity.