The title given to the first Boreal Owl I’ve seen!
It’s my understanding that while resting midday, though not always sleeping, they often keep their eyes almost shut as not to alert other birds to their presence. Those bright yellow eyes often signal a predator!
The second Boreal I photographed on the same day was hunting along the railroad tracks. Here it takes a quick break on a branch, where you can definitely spot those yellow peepers. even at quite a distance.
The third and final Boreal photographed that day I caught as it was taking off from a tree top!
It was a good day for Boreal Owls!