We haven’t seen a barred owl in our area lately, but had the opportunity to see one in Pembroke.
They can blend in to the background of the forest very easily, and are usually quiet during the day.
This one was close to a fairly quiet road, but it was used to having people walk and drive by. It didn’t pay much attention to us, except to open its eyes slightly and watch us.
In these pictures, it is watching some snow my husband was throwing into the ditch. Otherwise, he did not show much interest in us.
And finally, he was content to close his eyes and enjoy the sun. God’s creatures are amazing and wonderful to watch. 