'Owl Park Where I Please': Lamorinda Photo Of The Day

LAMORINDA, CA — Patch reader Kevin Moss sent in this photo he took Tuesday morning of what appears to be a great horned owl helping monitor who is parking where.

Kevin used his iPhone for this "pic de jour" around 7:20 a.m. on Mountainview Lane in Lafayette.

He captioned the photo: "Don’t give a hoot ~ owl park where I darn well please."

According to the East Bay Regional Park District, the great-horned owl is among the common raptors in the region. These large owls nest early in the year, often taking over a used hawk nest, although tree holes, stumps, and caves are other options. Also known as the hoot owl, their deep hoo, hoo-hoo, hoo, hoo calls carry far through the night.

Thanks so much for sharing, Kevin!

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