Open House photos-

I was visiting with Tucson Realtor Roxy Sedano at an Open House this afternoon and she asked if I saw the owl in the entry. Being curious, I opened the front door and she pointed out a small owl, sitting in a nook under the patio. I whipped out my cell phone and took the picture.

Unfortunately, the picture doesn't do it justice. This is known as the Ferruginous Pygmy Owl. It lives in Northern Mexico and the very far South portion of the United States. For several years it was considered an endangered species and it certain parts of unincorporated Pima County, Pygmy Owl surveys were done to determine if land could be developed. They typically make homes in Saguaro Cacti.

In the 32 years I have lived here, this is the first Pygmy Owl that I have been able to see up close. That ranks up there with the number of Gila Monsters (1) I have run into that wasn't in a cage at the Desert Museum.

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Patrick Randles

(520)850-7485

Sunstreet Mortgage, LLC

Tucson, AZ 85718