The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) is essentially a Mexican species that barely enters the U.S. in far south Texas and sometimes in Arizona. It is a common species throughout much of Mexico and can be easily located by its whistled call which is often heard in daylight hours. This species is much sought after by U.S. birders. The bird on the right was photographed in Kenedy Co., Texas in February, 1998, with a Canon T-90 & Sigma 500mm F4.5 lens mounted on a tripod. A Canon 300TL flash was used as fill and the film was Fuji Sensia 100. The location where this photo was taken is the El Canelo Ranch. Ray & Monica Burdette run a wonderful bed & breakfast at this site. For information on the El Canelo Ranch visit their website.