Boreal Owl

The average length of this little owl is 10 inches. He was photographed near a bird feeder in Naknek. Boreal owls feed on mice, when they're available. It is possible that the seeds that fall from the feeder attract mice or voles and that's why the owl was there. This owl will also eat small birds and insects.

©Photo by Susan Savage with a Olympus Camedia C-700

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