Barred Owl naps

[Donna]

Keeping its talons tightly gripped on a branch, a  Barred Owlet  will sometimes lie down on its stomach, turn its head to the side, and fall asleep. A young owl doesn’t fall out of the tree while it snoozes, because its back toe, the hallux, holds onto the branch. The hallux will not open or let go until the bird bends its leg. (I didn't know that) 

[Bird Crazy]

wow learn something new every day. I did not know that either. 

[jeanne]

I LOVE barred owls!  Great catch and picture, Donna, thanks!

[MAK]

    Talk about camouflage!  Very cool pic!