I photographed this adult Barred Owl in nice light yesterday morning at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma. Huge thanks to Steve Creek for pointing it out to me.
Adult Barred Owl in a willow – Canon R7, f7, 1/1250, ISO 4000, +0.3 EV, Canon RF 100-500 mm at 500m, natural light, not baited
I don’t get to photograph Barred Owls in Utah so I am enjoying taking every opportunity I have with them while I am visiting my dear friend and excellent wildlife photographer, Steve.
This adult Barred Owl, perched in an old willow, was tending to a young owl nearly hidden in the willow leaves. The adult owl was snatching crawdads from the surface of a pond across the road. The crawdads were attempting to walk on some aquatic vegetation and those the owl saw and captured became breakfast for the growing, young owl.
I was delighted to have warm morning light on this adult Barred Owl. Just minutes earlier light rain had fallen. The light yesterday at the refuge fluctuated wildly at times.
I know that when I head back to Utah I will miss this owl species. They kept me company at night during most of my time in Virginia, calling during the late evenings and early mornings. Their “who-cooks-for-you” call soothed me when I needed it the most.
I have heard Barred Owls in Arkansas but haven’t photographed them here. In Oklahoma at the refuge, I have been blessed to have them in my viewfinder several times.
Yep, I will miss them when I leave.
Life is good.
Mia
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So glad these owls have brought — and are still bringing — you comfort. 💜
Beautiful pose, colors and soft green background.
Beyond beautiful. I am sure you will miss them, but glad that this one posed so nicely for you.