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The Northern Saw Whet Owl (aegolius acadicus) is one of the smallest owls in North America measuring 17–22 cm (6.7–8.7 in) in length. They get their name from the "skiew" call they make when alarmed resembling the sound of a saw being sharpened on a whetstone. These birds are nocturnal and can usually be found roosting just above eye level close to the trunk of very dense bushes or conifers during the day.

I'm a retired teacher living in Southern Ontario, Canada. I worked 35 years full time and 10 years part time as a classroom teacher and guidance counselor with the Peel District School Board. I also worked part time in the Faculties of Education of York University and the University of Toronto in their Additional Qualifications Programs. I purchased my first SLR camera back in the 60's and instantly fell in love with photography. My love of the outdoors led to my keen interest in hiking and nature/wildlife photography. My hiking and photography excursions have taken me on trips to East Africa, the Canadian and American Rockies, Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), Ecuador and the Galapagos Archipelago, Costa Rica and Florida and will...