Red Phase Screech Owl on Book
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Otus asio Screech owls are either in red or gray phase. This phase is not based on age, sex, or season. They are found in deciduous forests of north America. This whimsical piece infers the capabilities of this breed as rodent exterminators. The bird is of tupelo, the base is redwood, and the book is of basswod. It is in a private collection. 
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Screech Owl in Pine Tree
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Otus asio The Eastern grey morph screech owl is a frequent woodland hunter. The camouflage of its markings blends remarkably well with many tree barks. The full-sized bird is of tupelo, the pine neeedles are copper wire, the tree is tupelo and pine and the base is walnut. It is in a private collection. 
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Screech Owl
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Otus asio This screech owl is proud of its catch as it perches atop a mossy tree root. Owls are prolific mousers. This life-sized piece is completely made of tupelo. It is in a private collection. 
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