I finally found my first Eastern Screech Owl!
I recently participated in the annual Christmas Bird Count in Jonesboro where another birder informed the group she had found an Eastern Screech Owl roosting in a tree just past the entrance of Lake Frierson State Park. Well, I had already left Jonesboro when I saw her email informing us of her find and the other birds she spotted so I couldn’t go take a look that day.
When I arrived back in town for Christmas Eve, I couldn’t resist heading to the state park to see if I could spot the owl. I didn’t think I would and I was actually leaving the park when I just happened to see the owl – right before I arrived back at the park’s entrance. Yay! The owl was very cooperative and in a tree just off the road.
It definitely helped kick off a great Christmas Eve.
Memos for Me 
This is an amazing picture of Red! I hope your quest to photograph every Arkansas bird species (what an amazing journey!) I currently work out at Lake Frierson State Park and we would love to use your photograph. If you would, please contact me using the email below and we’ll discuss.