My Barred Owl is back. First time in months. At about 0730 it landed on a branch overlooking the feeder where there were a number of mouse tunnels. It kept looking down and then suddenly swept down and picked up a mouse from under the snow – a one claw pick – and flew off into the forest. It must have been able to hear the mouse, because there was no sign at the surface. Good winter bird.

Brian Tinker, Warkworth

Barred Owl - Brian Tinker - Jan. 29, 2016 - Warkworth

Barred Owl – Brian Tinker – Jan. 29, 2016 – Warkworth

Categories: Sightings

Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.