The thrill of the day

This rare, tiny Northern Pygmy-owl (the size of a popcan) was nothing more than a small, dark blob perched on a very high branch in the woods of Fish Creek Park this overcast morning. The miracle of PhotoShop (in my very inexperienced and rather unwilling hand) has allowed me to crop and lighten, etc. this image until it was recognizable, LOL! Still a crummy photo, but I wanted to share this amazing little owl. Last winter in Fish Creek Park, there were either two or three of these rare owls and my photos of them were somewhat better than this one.