REDDISH SCOPS OWL

REDDISH SCOPS OWL

OTUS RUFESCENS

 

                                                ^^  The owl caught in a mist net ^^
          The mist nest are around the rice fields to protect the rice crops from Munias

      I  freed the owl and placed it in my car cause I was on a one lane road and a car had come                   in behind me so had to move. The owl sat very still while I moved to where I could pull

      over. Opened the door and placed my hand under the owl, he climbed on and I took him out 

      for some photos and release. Cute little fellow, very calm as you can see in the video.

Thanks to the folks at:

info@borneobirdimages.com

for their help in identifying the owl.