From Jack Peneston

Went to VT this afternoon to look for Short Eared Owls, however my plans slightly changed thanks to a hot tip from a couple of freinds about another one of natures treasures they had discovered not far from the area was going to be looking for short eared owls!

I arrived at the area and after a bit of looking spotted this beauty basking in suns rays in the hollow of a tree not 5 feet off of the road. This is the first time I’ve ever encountered an Eastern Screech Owl! Not for lack of trying on my part around my neck of the woods and I’m still going to keep trying to spot one for myself but the time I spent with this beautiful bird was such a magical experience, and such a eye opening experience.

I would never have looked for one of these owls so close to a “busy” road but he/ she was so unbothered by the cars going by its napping spot and for the most part it didn’t so much as crack its eyes to look at me.