This past Sunday near Steven's pass Janet and I hiked up the Rock Mtn
trail. At about 3100' elevation we spotted a Northern Pygmy Owl sitting
near the top of a dead tree. It was right out there in the bright 9:30am
sunlight. As we got closer we could hear it's whistles.

Is this an unusual spot for this small guy, out there so exposed in the
sunlight?

Dan Victor, Seattle, WA <dvictor at u.washington.edu>