Common Name: Short-eared Owl
Scientific Name (Genus-species): Asio flammeus
Length (bill-tail): 15"
Identifying Chacteristics: Hidden ear tufts, whitish chest, black bar band under wing in flight
Habitat: wide variety; here - coniferous forest with open grassy meadows
Seasonal: first heard: late July - late August
Call Recorded: early August - three Short-eared Owls calling to each other
These photos: 8-20-09 early dawn; Nikon 300mm w/Vivitar 283 strobe
