barred owl

barred owl in the yard

The owl didn't have red eyes but it looks spooky. The red is a reflection from the flash.

In the two photos above I corrected the "red eye" and it looks a little more normal. This owl hung out for about an hour and a half. It was an incredible experience to watch this owl. Usually they are shy birds.

I was on the phone with badphairy when I noticed something large fly by. A barred owl landed in the jack pine. It was unbelievable. I've seen a barred owl once before in the daytime sleeping. But now, in my yard, the owl was hunting for something and could care less about my curious presence there.