A small owl of only 8-10 inches (19-28 cm), perched among the rocks of a seawall. Ventura, California, USA.

To learn more about photographer Don DesJardins and his work, please visit "Birds DesJardins" at:  http://birdsdesjardin.com/

"An ultra close-up of a very cooperative young male Anna's Hummingbird perched and being very animated. October 2008, Ventura, California, USA"
                                                                  -Don DesJardins

For more information about Don DesJardins and his work, please visit his website "Birds Desjardins" at:
http://birdsdesjardin.com/