Out-n-About and stumbled into a Northern Hawk Owl.
These are mid-sized Owls 14-16 in. with short pointed wings, Hawk like tails and very swift fliers.
They hunt for prey (mice/voles) during both day/night and easily spotted on a tree top from which they hunt.
Like all Owls they have incredible hearing and sight for detecting prey.

Much like the Great Gray they tend to be very human tolerant….even with me.

Cheers !
Dennis

Hawk Owls use a high vantage point to hunt from and easy to spot…from a tree top they move/swivel their heads in quick jerky motions attempting to locate prey. Once something is spotted they spring into action with little to no warning…so the clicker finger needs to be ready.

Hawk Owls are one of a few owls that are diurnal/day time hunters.
All owls seem have their unique characteristics.

As previously mention the Hawk Owl was active…moving from perch to perch. Also moving from one side of the road to the other.
So why did the Owl cross the road…simply to reward me with a head on shot after spending so much time with it.