Post by Jamie on Dec 3, 2017 19:35:33 GMT -8
This morning at 10:00 I saw something rather large sitting in the tree. I often see the resident squirrel there, so I thought it was that. It was moving a bit weirdly though. It was a Barred Owl roosting.
It was asleep but woke up often to preen and look around.
Sleeping Barred Owl by Jamie, on Flickr
It lovingly preened its feathers, scratched its head, and cleaned its talons. It was interesting how it ran its feathers through its beak.
Barred Owl cleaning foot by Jamie, on Flickr
Barred Owl preening by Jamie, on Flickr
YAWN!
YAWN! (Barred Owl) by Jamie, on Flickr
YAWNNNNNNNN!
YAWWWWNNNN! (Barred Owl) by Jamie, on Flickr
It yawned frequently.
It wasn't long before the chickadees came and started insulting the owl. The owl just looked annoyed. Before long the chickadees got distracted and left.
Barred Owl close by Jamie, on Flickr
The owl woke up often and looked around but then went back to sleep. He was a nice looking bird.
Barred Owl2 by Jamie, on Flickr
BarredOwl3 by Jamie, on Flickr
At around 5:30, the owl came out of its sleeping spot and sat on a more open perch to look around. Then it silently flew away for a night of hunting.
There are definitely Barred Owls in the neighborhood. On Halloween one flew by and landed in a tree before taking off again. A week before there was a pair fighting and making hooting sounds. It's nice to have them around because they help keep the rodent population in check.
It was asleep but woke up often to preen and look around.
Sleeping Barred Owl by Jamie, on FlickrIt lovingly preened its feathers, scratched its head, and cleaned its talons. It was interesting how it ran its feathers through its beak.
Barred Owl cleaning foot by Jamie, on FlickrBarred Owl preening by Jamie, on FlickrYAWN!
YAWN! (Barred Owl) by Jamie, on FlickrYAWNNNNNNNN!
YAWWWWNNNN! (Barred Owl) by Jamie, on FlickrIt yawned frequently.
It wasn't long before the chickadees came and started insulting the owl. The owl just looked annoyed. Before long the chickadees got distracted and left.
Barred Owl close by Jamie, on FlickrThe owl woke up often and looked around but then went back to sleep. He was a nice looking bird.
Barred Owl2 by Jamie, on FlickrBarredOwl3 by Jamie, on FlickrAt around 5:30, the owl came out of its sleeping spot and sat on a more open perch to look around. Then it silently flew away for a night of hunting.
There are definitely Barred Owls in the neighborhood. On Halloween one flew by and landed in a tree before taking off again. A week before there was a pair fighting and making hooting sounds. It's nice to have them around because they help keep the rodent population in check.
