On one of my birding walks today I was happy to encounter a beautiful Barred Owl. The owl was quietly roosting in a tree which is what this species does during the day. At night they are hunters for small animals and rodents. It was an overcast day with very light snow flurries, mild temps around 30 degrees. Images were taken on January 17, 2021.
The roosting Barred Owl with some light snow flurries coming down…
A side view of this beautiful bird…
Love how he\she looks so peaceful!
Another great find, Jim!
Jim, thank you for sharing this extraordinary scene. I love how the wet snow falls and settles on the owl’s face. I can feel winter! Barely a sign of the sharp talons which support her secure hold on the branch. That tawny beak rests easily in feathers somehow raised into a muffler – delicate, every detail. I’ve been hearing the Barred Owl at sundown, so exciting to see you captured her presence – subtle and understated, dramatic and beautiful!