Cutest Pygmy Owl

[Donna]

There are several different species of the Pygmy Owl, some of which are referred to as "owlets." The Ferruginous Pygmy Owl pictured here breeds in Arizona, Mexico, and a few other locations in South and Central America. This owl only grows to be about 6 inches high, about the same size as a sparrow.

How cute!

[Donna]

TRABUCO CANYON - Move over "Real Housewives" – there's a new reality show in town.

Just over the ridge from Coto de Caza, in Starr Ranch Sanctuary, a male and female barn owl and their seven chicks have gained a worldwide following through the sanctuary's 24/7 "Live Barn Owl Cam."The Web feed at starrranch.org depicts the owls in their natural habitat – competing for their next meal (usually a native wood rat and occasionally a small rabbit), sleeping, loafing or casting a pellet (regurgitating indigestible fur and bones).

The video has become a surprise hit – now drawing about 6,000 viewers daily from across the globe, said Pete DeSimone, manager of the wildlife sanctuary. That's nearly double the daily views of last year's breeding season, DeSimone said.

http://www.starrranch.org/blog/?page_id=2

check out the babies.....noisy for sure. There's a buzz in the sound but great shot of their nest.

[valhalla]

Kids were quiet when I looked in