Fledgling Spotted Owl in Redwood

Coast Range Reserve, near Branscomb, Mendocino, California.
August 1977

This image provides a back view of a fledgling spotted owl. The characteristic white spots can be seen on the wings and the fuzzy, downy feathers of a young bird can still be seen on the head.

Photography by
Dr. Sharon Johnson
drsharonjohnson@comcast.net
Imagery & site design by
Kat G. Kalamaras