I got to spend a relaxed evening with the park’s Eastern Screech-Owl this evening.  She was very relaxed and flew out to a low tree trunk only ten feet from me this evening.  I try not to get that close, but if she comes to me, I’ll take advantage of it!

Tonight, she regurgitated a pellet, which had the partial remains of a white footed mouse.

She was also quiet.  Her spring hormones must have subsided, as she is no longer calling and calling.  Her “Only”ness, as one of my readers described her recent situation, is troubling for all of us who know why she is alone. She is the soul survivor of the misguided and politically motivated, reintroduction program called Project X.