Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Pygmy Owl?





This post is compliments of my daughter Crystal.
This little guy was sitting outside her bedroom window,
and eyeing her bird feeder.






She said it nearly freaked her out when he turned around
and looked her right in the eye!
He didn't even flinch as she took his picture!
When I asked her his size,
she said he was about the size of a softball!

In Leviticus 11:17, part of the Jewish "Pentateuch",
a "little owl" is mentioned.
This is where God was giving Moses food regulations
 for the Israelites of what NOT to eat.
Not that I would want to eat an owl,
but I can't help but wonder if this is a descendant of that "little owl"!
(Click HERE to see images of pygmy owls.)


Thank you, Crystal, for allowing me to share your photo and info!

And thanks for your visit.
I'm glad you dropped by!
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30 comments:

  1. eileeninmdMarch 5, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Cool bird and a great sighting. I love the owls!

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  2. NanaHoodMarch 5, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    My grandfather had a stuffed owl in his house and it used to scare me to look at it. I had forgotten that until I saw your post! Come visit me sometime at NanaHood.com

    Teresa

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  3. HansHBMarch 5, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    So cute!
    Nice captured!

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  4. Aritha VermeulenMarch 5, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    I love this owl! great picture.

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  5. mickMarch 5, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful little owl and a wonderful experience to have it so close to the window.

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  6. AmandaMarch 5, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    what a sweetie. He does have quite a strong gaze for so close up! bit scary.

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  7. JillMarch 5, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Great shot! Happy WW :)

    ~ Jill

    http://www.frugalplus.com/2013/03/wordless-wednesday-wlinky-spring-is.html

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  8. AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    that sounds even smaller than a screech owl...must be adorable in person! what a great capture!

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  9. Stewart MMarch 6, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Well, it is a small owl! Beyond that I' only going to look stupid - which I do enough of elsewhere!

    It's great when something like this turns up in your yard. Nice picture.

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  10. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Great catch! I've never seen on of these before.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Great catch! I've never seen on of these before.

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  12. Along These Lines ...March 6, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    What a hoot!

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  13. Pam Beers.March 6, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Owls are my favorite bird. What a great shot!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    What a beautiful little owl. I have great horned owls around here that I really enjoy hearing and seeing.

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  15. betty-NZMarch 6, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    How cool! I've not seen many owls up close.

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  16. LeoviMarch 7, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    Beautiful, I love this beautiful picture with this interesting bird, gorgeous.

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  17. Eden House News and viewsMarch 7, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    I am booth amazed that camera was at hand and that it went to her feeder how special

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  18. LolaMarch 7, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Lovely owls - and post!

    So reflective.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Cute litte owl.

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  20. A Colorful WorldMarch 7, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Oh, he's wonderful! What I wouldn't give to see one!

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  21. Rocky Mountain WomanMarch 7, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    wow! he's just gorgeous. great shot...

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  22. Naperville NowMarch 7, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    great shot at the window! rarely do I see anything much beyond a sparrow.

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  23. SarahBethMarch 7, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Oh wow, a softball! That's pretty small! What a beautiful owl though!

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  24. EG CameraGirlMarch 7, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    OH! I LOVE this little owl! I havenever seen one before.

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  25. LmkazmierczakMarch 7, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Superb shot♫ Can see why they are used as an icon for wisdom....he just looks in charge and unflappable♫ My P effort: http://lore-eleven.blogspot.com/2013/03/pipes.html

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  26. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com March 8, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    What a capture! He is so cute!

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  27. My name is RietMarch 8, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    that is a special P word and I love the photo.such a wise little face

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  28. Wally JonesMarch 8, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Wonderful owl image! Thank you for sharing.

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  29. Susan AndersonMarch 9, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    What a great shot. I am particularly fond of owls.

    =)

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  30. JennyMarch 21, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    What a particularly wonderful post!

    I'm both intriqued and creaped out a little with owls.

    I think it's the neck thing!

    ha!

    Thanks for linking.

    A+

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