Asio flammeus flammeus
March 26, 1994: Indiana Dunes, Porter County, IN
Saw this bird near the beach, perched on a post near the beginning of the scrub/sand dunes. It remained on the perch for several minutes, allowing us to view with the spotting scope. Then the bird flew in circles above us for several more minutes before moving on. What a perfect sighting of a really striking and attractive bird!
Let me know what you think!