Barred Owl

[pauraque]

While hiking in the Lake Champlain islands, I stumbled across this guy or gal trying to sleep. The afternoon sun was glaring behind it so this isn't the best picture, but it was still a cool sighting!



The Barred Owl is our most common owl in New England, and the easiest one to get a look at since they tend to roost out on open branches and aren't too skittish of people. I've seen them roosting during the day a few times near well-traveled trails. They're also commonly heard at night, with their "Who cooks for yooooou?" calls ringing through the woods, or sometimes in your back yard if you're lucky!

Comments

[zenigotchas]

I'm in an obsessed with owls phase rn, this will make a fine addition to my mind palace, thanks for sharing this cutie!

[shirebound]

I've never seen an owl in person! Thanks for sharing this sighting.

[turlough]

A photo of an owl is awesome, no matter the quality! I've never even seen an owl. Just heard them at night.

[liveonthesun]

ooooh this photo looks like magic

[yourlibrarian]

Cool sighting indeed, thanks for sharing!

[adafrog]

Cool!

[ribirdnerd]

Great find!