While birding today in Milwaukee County I discovered a Barred Owl resting on a limb. Nice to see them just relaxing in their space and blending in with the surroundings. I took a few shots and left the area. A beautiful February day with full sun and mild temps in the 30’s with low winds. Images were taken on February 18, 2018.
The highlight out birding today was setting my binoculars on a couple of Barred Owls. They did a little flying around on their own and surprisingly one could not be relocated as they just blend in. Image is one of the two seen. Image was taken on February 23, 2017
Binomial name: Strix varia
Category: Typical Owls
Size: 21” long, 42” wing span
Weight: 1.6 lb
Barred Owl Owlets in Wisconsin on May 9, 2016 2 of 3-4 owlets photographed
Binomial name: Strix varia
Category: Typical Owls
Size: 21” long, 42” wing span
Weight: 1.6 lb
Climbing a tree
Barred Owl with owlets at Pheasant Branch, Madison Wisconsin. Photographs taken on May 7, 2013
Barred Owl Adult
Barred Owl Juvenile
Adult coming into nest cavity to feed a juvenile.
Adult coming into nest cavity to feed a juvenile.
Adult turning around in nest cavity.
Adult exiting nest cavity.
Adult in flight after leaving nest cavity.
2 Juveniles in nest cavity.
