From Rodney Ervin
Somewhere out there is a little owl that is hiding in plain sight. Eastern Screech Owls are probably one of my most favorite Owls just because of their camouflage. I looked right at this owl for a couple of minutes before actually seeing it lol. Taken in Northern Indiana.
I was being serious. Thank you for the assistance! I looked right at it, and sped right by. My eyes told me that those are obviously burl or limbs.
That is exactly what it's designed to do! Little ones like this Screech Owl can still be eaten by bigger owls or raptors, so they need to stay safe themselves.
Owls live everywhere people live, even in cities, but we wonder why we never see them. This is why! They're there, they just don't want anyone knowing they're there!