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Eastern Screech-Owls are most commonly found in two morphs (or colors): red  morph and gray morph. An intermediate brown morph is also possible. - GIF  on Imgur

haiku 167

Screech Owl

owl ruffles feathers
nocturnal hunt for small prey~
owlets wait near by

3/14/2022


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Deschler Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 10:22 AM
A great poem! And, I love your choice of bird for this contest... Well done, my friend! Congratulations on your win!
Goldsmith Avatar
March 29, 2022 at 1:22 PM
Congratulations on your win. Your "screech owl" is a lovely write and picture. Love It. Have a blessed day writing away.......................
Buehler Avatar
March 29, 2022 at 10:48 AM
A fine haiku! Congratulations, Eve.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 28, 2022 at 8:59 PM
Congratulations, Eve!
Kendrick Avatar
March 28, 2022 at 6:14 AM
Congrats on your winning work. They can scare one if they are out at night and they almost silently come down on you. Way to go with this winner. Sara
Alex Avatar
March 27, 2022 at 8:29 PM
Beautiful image. Congratulations!
Kitchin Avatar
March 27, 2022 at 4:35 PM
Eve, congratulations on your winning placement with your sweet haiku!
Romios Avatar
March 23, 2022 at 10:44 AM
I really can see all this.)))) Pangir
Buhagiar Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 6:40 AM
The owl seem to be your favorite bird. A great haiku.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 15, 2022 at 11:56 AM
So pretty and the photo is the topper to an excellent owl tribute!
Poet Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Vivid metaphors of an OWL in your wonderfully crafted haiku
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 4:16 PM
Hello Ilene, I like the way you discribe the owls. Hugs.
One Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Vivid imagery of an owl in your words..
Leffanta Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 11:32 AM
An owl can certainly ruin an Apache's day! Aloha!
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