Okay, I have to give my Flammulated Owl Story. On April 24, 2003, Mary and I
were returning home from an evening walk when we heard Blue Jays mobbing
something near my house. We were able to see a small owl sitting on the fence
near the front of our home, underneath a live oak tree. Mary retrieved my
binoculars and bird field guide for me so I could keep my eyes on the owl. It
did move into the oak, but I was to identify it as a Flammulated Owl. I called
Anthony, though he was skeptical, he came over and with a flashlight, he
confirmed it was a Flammulated Owl. Additional birders arrived the next
morning but no further sightings were made.
On occasion I find small owl pellets on the top of the fence brick columns and
wonder whether a Flam has returned. Though I check, I have not seen any
additional small owls here at the house. When possible I check those mobbing
jays!
Jim Crites
Northwest Lubbock
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