Short-eared Owl

Uncommon to common in Alberta from March to November. They occasionally overwinter.

Saw this particular bird at the Coaldale Birds of Prey Centre in southern Alberta. I used flash for this shot - most of my photos without flash came out blurred. Unfortunately, this flash shot came out with brilliant red eyes (and my camera is supposed to have red-eye reduction??). Tried to alter in my camera software, but unsuccessful.