Found on a log in a very wooded area of the arroyo. There is a family of Great Horned Owls not too far that I have seen recently (2 juveniles 2 adults) also saw a Western Screech Owl once last year. The only other thing I can think of that I’ve seen around there are hawks - lots of red tails in the area. The feathers are extremely soft/silky feeling and the small one has these gorgeous red tips
White compact cobweb thistle!?!?