From John Henson

An Eastern Screech Owl trying to clock in for the evening shift got an immediate challenge from a feisty Red bellied woodpecker. 😅

That first frame was pure luck and timing, the perfect wing span made it look like the woodpecker was throwing a flying tackle. The owl’s reactions in the following shots made the sequence even better!

Although the images look bright, this all happened just minutes before sunset. Mom was getting ready to head out and hunt for the babies, but the local neighborhood watch Blue Jays and this Red bellied Woodpecker were already waiting for her to make an appearance.

Subject: Eastern Screech Owl X Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Gear: NikonUSA

Software: Affinity

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