Joel and I were hiking this morning at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, and at about 11:00 am we saw a Northern Pygmy Owl perched atop a mullein seed spike. We stopped to observe and it remained in place until some bicyclists came by, moving another 10 yards away to perch atop a sumac bush. It stayed there for many minutes allowing us full views until a group of horses with riders came by, then it flew off to some ponderosas. It was in the middle of the upper loop of the Valley Trail. Very striking abdomen stripes and strong eye spots on the back of the head.
Not much else in the way of wildlife that late in the morning, but a beautiful day to spend outdoors.
Cheers,
Pat & Joel Hayward
Masonville CO
5400’
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