A Barred Owl (Strix varia) came by on New Year’s Eve. It didn’t seem to mind at all as we watched it for quite a long time, until we lost it to the darkness.
The Barred Owl is native to eastern North America. An owl of medium size with a length of 16 to 25 inches and a wingspan of 50 to 60 inches.
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Always be ready for whatever might present itself. Always be on the alert. Always have your camera with you, all set to take that picture.
And lo and behold, there it was. A Barred Owl (Strix varia). And I DID have my camera. All set!
The Barred Owl is native to eastern North America and is expanding its range, even into Alaska. It is 16 to 25 inches long and has an impressive wingspan of 50 to 60 inches. In the wild they will live 8 to 10 years.
I see these precious owls every now and then, around my cabin, and as I hike here on the mountain. This morning was one of those magical moments when I got to see and photograph one.
Seeming to take great pride in the range of motion of its little neck it seemed to say, “Look what I can do!”
Such a treat!
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