Juvenile. Chose Sharp-shinned over Cooper's based on broader streaks on breast, skinnier legs, and white streak extending well behind the eye.
La Jolla Cove Beach Trail, La Jolla Cove, San Diego, California
Upper canopy trail ( Muir Woods )
Feather: Typical Owls
Length: 4 inches (10 cm)
Pattern: Barred
Feather Type: Secondary wing feather
Reference: https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/feather.php?Bird=GHOW_secondary_dark
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Pale owl flying around dusk
Poor quality picture taken with iPhone of owl in oak tree cavity. Smaller owl species. Possible Western Screech Owl. Will review notes for more information.
Feather was about 5” long from quill tip to feather end. We found this on the walking path that surrounds the college and is just adjacent to Tobin Clark Open Space. It was adjacent to chaparral and also a variety of trees near the walking path.