The Transylvania Times -

This screech owl was spotted recently on Evergreen Drive in Illahee Hills, perched in an ivy-covered tree. It was only about 6 inches tall and would have gone unnoticed if it weren’t for a nearby bluejay raising the alarm. Despite the presence of a photographer just a few feet away, and several birds trying to intimidate it, the owl was unflappable, barely bothering to crack its eyes and see what was going on. (Times photo by Sean Trapp)