I’m keeping it simple today since I shared two posts yesterday. I photographed this Barred Owl two days ago at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Adult Barred Owl in a spindly tree – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/800, ISO 1250, +1.7 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
I hadn’t photographed a Barred Owl at the refuge in several months, and I’d been missing them a lot. I went many years without seeing or hearing them, so I’m really enjoying them now.
Hearing them call at night is such a treat, and so is finding them out in the open where I can take photos.
When I spotted this Barred Owl, I was over the moon.
Staring Barred Owl adult in a tree– Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/800, ISO 1250, +1.7 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 340mm, natural light
The spindly perch wasn’t perfect, with small branches crossing the owl’s face, but since they were so thin, I didn’t find them too distracting.
And it was a gorgeous Barred Owl in the soft morning light—something I couldn’t get in Utah. I’m happy with these two photos.
I’ll be listening for the “Who cooks for you?” duet call this morning!
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Barred Owl photos plus facts and information about this species.
Simply gorgeous. Thank you.