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Sleepy itch

Usually asleep during the day, this Tropical Screech Owls slumber was disturbed by a itch. I didn't mind, i was able to get a shot with it's eyes open. The chin scratch kind of looks like its trying to figure out what I'm up to.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2022
Date Uploaded: 10.2022
Photo Location: Caroni, Trinidad and Tobago
Camera: NIKON D7500
Copyright: © Rose-Anne Reyes