What a hoot! Look who’s back!

For the second year running an Eastern Screech Owl has taken up residence in exactly the same tree hollow as it did last year. The difference being that last year the tree hollow was occupied by a family of four; Mom owl, Dad owl, and two little ones. I was fortunate enough to see the little ones take their first flight out of the tree. A very sketchy affair that was! These owls are usually monogamous and remain together for life, so i am hoping that the owl pictured below – not sure if it’s mom or dad – is one of the pair from last year coming back to have more kids!

Look at him/her peeking his head out!

And here he/she is -taken last year. What do you think? The same owl?