>Was it a long series of toots with fairly noticeable pauses between the toots;
>or was it a series of toots very closely spaced? If the first, I would suggest
>it would more likely be N. Pygmy Owl; if the second, it would more likely be
>a N. Saw-whet. However, both these lack much pitch change in the series. If
>it is a fairly closely spaced series of 10-15 toots but with a noticeable rise
>in pitch during the first 5 or 6 notes, then it would be more typical of
>Boreal
>Owl.
>
> - Jack

Judging by that description, it was more likely pygmy owl. Very little
pitch change, with pauses between. Hope I get to hear it again, now that I
know what to listen for. Thanks to all for the input.

Rob Saecker
Olympia